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BOOK 
OF    WORSHIP 

CONTAINING 

ORDERS   OF   WORSHIP 

SCRIPTURE    SELECTIONS     FOR 
RESPONSIVE    READING 


HYMNS 


This  Book  oi  worship  has 
been  in  constant  use  for  years, 
and  was  originally  prepared 
by  Mr.  Robert  C.  Ogden,  for- 
mer Superintendent.  The 
present  edition  contains  forty- 
nine  new  hymns  and  two  addi- 
tional orders  of  service.  The 
supplementary  portion  was 
con;piled  by  the  Music  Commit- 
tee of  the  Sunday-school,  con- 
sisting of  Miss  Margaretta  B. 
Morris,  Chairman  ;  Mrs.  Mary 
V.  Mitchell,  George  D.  Mc- 
Ilvaine  and  Henry  A.  Walker. 

April  17,  1901 


SUPERINTENDENTS 

WILLIAM  L.  COOKE 

SUPERINTENDENT 

HENRY  A.  WALKER 

EIRS'I-    ASSOCIAIE 

HARRY  P.   FORD 

SECOND  ASSOCIATE 

ASSISTANTS 

ROBERT  J.   B.  STERRITT 
GEORGE  M.   PEAK 


Hollond 
Memorial  Sunday  School. 


ORDER  OF  SERVICE 


1st  Sell, — Signal  for  order.     All  are  to  find  their  proper  places,  doors  closed,  an  d  be 

prepared  for  the 
2d  Bellf  which  is  the  signal  for  perfect  silence. 
Singing. 

Heavenly  Father,  send  Thy  blessing 

On  Thy  children  gathered  here  ; 
May  they  all  Thy  name  confessing. 

Be  to  Thee  forever  dear. 
Holy  Saviour,  who  in  meekness 

Didst  vouchsafe  a  Child  to  be. 
Guide  their  steps  and  help  their  weakness. 

Bless  and  make  them  like  to  Thee. 

Superintendent. — O  Lord,  thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  mg. 

AllS- — Thou  knowest  my  downsitting  and  mine  uprising,  thou  understandest  my 
thought  afar  off. 

Associate  Superintendent. — Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lyin^  down,  and 
art  acquainted  wi/A  all  my  ways. 

Male  Classes. — -Tor  tAere  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue,  ^«/  lo,  O  Lord,  thou 
knowest  it  altogether. 

Pastor. — Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before,  and  laid  thine  hand  upon  me. 

Female  Classes. — SucA  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me  ;  it  is  high,  I  cannot 
attain  unto  it. 

Superintendent. — Whither  shall  1  go  from  thy  spirit  ?  or  whither  shall  I  fiee  from 
thy  presence ! 

All — If  I  asctnd  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there  ;  if  I  make  my  bed  in  hell,  behold, 
t)  ou  art  there. 

Superintendent. — If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning,  <2«^  dwell  m  the  utfermoSi 
parts  of  the  sea ; 

All. — Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me,  and  thy  right  h^nd  shall  hold  me. 
Superintendent. — If  I  say,  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me;  even  the  night. 
shall  be  light  about  me. 

All. — Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee ;  but  the  night  shinem  as  the  day  ; 
the  darkness  and  the  light  are  both  alike  to  thee. 

Superintendent. — Search  me.  O  God.  and  know  my  heart:  try  me.  and  know  my 
thoughts : 

All. — And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me,  and  lead  me  in  the  way  ever- 
lasting. 


Bra]ter  Verse. 

With  broken  heart  and  contrite  sign, 
A  trembling  sinner.  Lord,  I  cry  ; 
Thy  pardoning  grace  is  rich  and  free : 
O  God  I  be  merciful  to  rae  I 

Silent  I* r fryer. 

Superintendent. — Letu«s  come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiving,  ana  Laa«:e  a 
^oyful  noise  unio  him  with  psalms. 

All. — Unto  thee,  O  my  strength,  will  I  sing;  for  God  is  my  defence  and  the  God 
J'  my  mercy. 

Singing. — During  the  prelude  to  the  hymn  the  school  will  find  the  passage  of  Scrip 
lure  selected  for  the  reading-lesson. 

At  the  sound  of  the  bell  the  school  will  rise  and  remain  reverently  standing  until  the  end  of  th* 
prayer. 

Repetition  of  the  Commtindnients  or  the  Apostles^  Creed, 

Superintendent.  — O  Lord,  o  en  thou  my  lips  ! 

All. — And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

Superintendent — Harken  unto  the  voice  of  my  cry  my  King  and  my  God! 

All — For  unto  thee  will  I  pray. 

Prayer  Song. 

Art  thou  weary,  art  thou  languid?  If  I  ask  him  lo  receive  ne, 
Art  thou  sore  distressed  ?  Will  he  say  me  nay  ? 

"  Come  to  Me,"  saith  One,  and  coming.  Not  till  earth  and  not  iiU  heaven 
"Be  at  rest."  Pass  away." 

Prayer, — Closing  with  the  Lord's  Prayer  in  Concert. 

Notices, 

Singing, 

Lesson  Study, 

Ringing, 

Superintendent's  dosing  words  and  lesson  review, 

Singing, 

Parting  Salutations, 

Slowly  the  rays  of  daylight  fade;  Slowly  the  bright  stars,  one  by  cr>e. 

So  fade  within  our  heart  Within  the  heavens  shine 

The  h'ipes  in  earthly  love  and  joy  Give  us.  O  Lord    fresh  hope-»  in  heaven. 

That  one  by  one  depart.  And  trust  in  things  divine. — Amen 

r.A.STOR. — Comt 'and  hear,  all  ye  that  fear  God  and  I  will  declare  what  he  haih 
done  for  my  soul. 

Associate-Superintendent. — I  cried  untohmi  with  my  mouth  and  he  was  extoMed 
•vi\.\\  my  tongue. 

All. — If  I  regard  iniquity  in  my  heart,  the  Lord  will  not  hear  me  : 

Superintendent. — But  verily  God  hath  heard  me  f^  he  hath  attended  to  the  voice 
of  my  prayer 

All. — lilessed  be  God,  which  hath  not  turned  away  my  prayer,  nor  his  mercy  : 
from  me. 

The  school  will  remain  for  a  moment  of  silent  meditation  and  quietly  dismiss  at  tfi^/ 
■"hord  from  the  organ. 


Second  Order  of  Worship. 


ist  Bell* — Signal  for  order.     All  are  txj  fuid  their  proper  places,  doors  closed,  and  be 
prepared  for  the 

I<?cJ  JBf.ll, — Signal  for  perfect  silence. 

Singinff. 

O  worship  the  King,  all  glorious  above, 
0  gratefully  sing,  His  power  and  His  love. 
Our  Shield  and  Defender,  ihe  Ancient  of  Days 
Pavilioned  ia. splendor,  and  girded  with  praise. 

Superintendent. — I  will  extol  thee,  my  God,  O  King;  and  I  will  bless  thy  name 
for  ever  and  ever. 

All. — Every  day  will  I  bless  thee  :  and  I  will  praise  thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

Superintendent.— Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  :  and  his  greatness 
is  unsearchable. 

All. — One- generation   shall  praise  thy  works  to   another,  and  shall  declare   ih/ 
mighty  acts. 

Superintendent. — I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honor  of  thy  majesty,  and   of  thy 
■wondrous  works. 

All. — And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  terrible  acts,  and  I  will  declare  thy 
greatness. 

Superintendent. — They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory"  of  thy  great  goodness, 
and  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

All. — The  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  compassion,  slow  to  anger,  and  of  great 
mercy. 

Superintendent. — The  Lord  is  good  to  all,  and  his  tender  mercies  are  over  all  his 
works. 

All. — All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord :  and  thy  saints  shall  bless  thee. 

First  Associate  Superintendent. — They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  King- 
dom, and  talk  of  thy  power. 

All. — To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  his  mighty  acts,  and  the  glorious  majesty 
of  his  Kingdom. 

Second  Associate  Superintendent. — Thy  Kingdom  is  an  everlasting  Kingdom;' 
and  thy  dominion  endureth  throughout  all  generations. 

Singiiig 

Glory  be  to  the  Father;  and  |  to  the  |  Son,] 

And  I  to  the  I  Holy  |  Ghost. 

As  It  wais  in  tne  beginning,  is  now,  and  | 

£vcr  I  shall  be,  jj  world  without  |  end.  I     A  j  nier 


Silent  Prayer. 

Superintendent. — O  giv^  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good. 

All. — For  his  mercy  endureth  forever 

Singing, — During  the  prelude  find  Scripture  lesson. 

Reading. — At   close  of   the   reading,  rise   at  tap    ot    bell  and  remain    reverently 
standing  until  the  end  of  the  prayer. 

Superintendent. — Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  v^ith  all  thy  heart,  and  with 
all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind.     This  is  the  first  and  great  commandment. 

All. — And  the  second   is  like  unto  it.     Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  fhyself. 
On  these  two  commandments  hang  all  the  Law  and  the  Prophets. 

Prayer  Song, 

Holy  Father  hear  my  cry, 

Holy  Saviour  bend  Thine  ear, 
Holy  Spirit  come  Thou  nigh, 

Father,  Son,  and  Spirit  hear. 

Prayer, — Gosing  with  the  Lord's  Prayer  in  concert. 
Singing, 

Praise  God  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praise  Him  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  Him  above  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Notices, 

Singing, 

Lesson  Study, 

Singing, 

Superintendent's  Heview  of  Lesson, 

Singing,-- 

Closing  Worship, 

Rise  at  the  tap  of  bell. 

Abide  with  me,  fast  falls  the  eventide, 
The  darkness  deepens.  Lord  with  me  abide. 
When  other  helpers  fail  and  comforts  flee. 
Help  of  the  helpless,  oh,  abide  with  me. 

Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day. 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away  ; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see, 
O,  Thou  who  changest  not.  abide  with  me. 

Superintendent. — As  the  mountams  are  round  about  Jerusalem,  so  the  Lord  is 
round  about^his  people  from  henceforth,  even  for  ever  more.- 

Associate  Superintendent. — Do  good,  O  Lord,  unto  those  that  be  good,  and  to 
them  that  be  upright  in  their  hearts. 

A.LL. — The  Lord  will  perfect   that   which  concerneth   me ;   thy  mercy,   O   Lord, 
endureth  forever.     Forsake  not  the  works  of  thine  own  hands. 

Pastor. — Let  thy  works  appear  unto  thy  servants,  and  thy  glory  unto  their  children, 
and  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us,  and  establish  thou  the  work  of  our/, 
hands  upon  us,  yea,  the  work  of  our  hands,  establish  thou  it. 

Silence. — Until  a  chord  from  the  organ  gives  the  signal  for  dismission. 


Third  Order  of  Worship, 

A  Service  for  the  Nativity  of  Jesus  ^ 


ist  Sell, — Signal  for  order.     All  are  to  find  their  proper  places,  doors  closed,  and  bo 

prepared  for  the 

fid  Sellf  which  IS  the  signal  for  perfect  silence. 

Singing, 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old  As  with  Joyful  steps  they  sped 

Did  the  guiding  star  behold  ;  To  that  lowly  manger-bed  ; 

As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light,  There  to  bend  the  knee  before 

Leading  onward,  beaming  bright;  Him  whom  Heaven  and  earth  adore; 

So,  most  gracious  Lord,  may  we  So  may  we  with  willing  feet 

Ever-more  be  led  to  Thee.  Ever  seek  thy  mercy-scat. 

Gospel  of  Matthew,  Chapter  IL 

Superintendent. — Now  when  Jesus  was  born  in  Bethlehem  of  Judea,  in  the  days- 
-of  Herod  the  king,  behold  there  came  wise  men  from  the  East  to  Jerusalem, 

All. — Saying,  Where  is  He  that  is  born  King  of  the  Jews?  For  we  have  seen', 
His  star  in  the  East,  and  are  come  to  worship  Him.. 

First  Associate  Superintendent. — When  Herod  the  king  had  heard  these 
things,  he  was  troubled,  and  all  Jerusalem  with  him. 

All. — And  when  he  had  gathered  all  the  chief  priests  and  scribes  of  the  people 
together,  he  demanded  of.  them,  where  Christ  should  be  boni. 

Second  Associate  Superintendent. — And  they  said  unto  him,  In  Bethlehem 
of  Judea;  for  thus  it  is  written  by  the  prophet. 

All. — And  thou  Bethlehem,  in  the  land  of  Judah,  are  not  the  least  among  the 
princes  of  Judah ;  for  out  of  thee  shall  come  a  Governor  who  shall  rule  My  people  Israel. 

Superintendent. — Then  Herod,  when  he  had  privily  called  the  wise  meo\ 
inquired  of  them  diligently  what  time  the  star  appeared. 

All. — And  he  sent  them  to  Bethlehem,  and  said.  Go  search  diligently  for  the  young- 
Child,  and  when  ye  have  found  Him,  bring  me  word  again,  that  I  may  come  and  worship 
Him  also. 

First  Associate  Superintendent. — When  they  had  hea:rd  the  king  they  departed, 
and  I05  the  star  which  they  saw  in  the  East  went  before  them  till  it  came  and  stood  over, 
^here  the  young  Child  was.^ 

All. — When  they  saw  the  star  they  rejoiced  with  exceeding  great  joy. 

Second  Associate  Superintendent. — And  when  they  were  come  into  the  house, 
they  saw  the  young  Child  with  Mary  His  mother,  and  fell  down  and  worshipped  Him; 
and  when  they  had  opened  their  treasures  they  presented  unto  Him  gifts,   gold  and , 
Frankincense  and  myrrh. 


All. — And  being  warned  of  God  in  a  dream  that  they  should  not  retiirn  to  Herod, 
they  departed  into  their  own  countrj'  another  way. 

Superintendent. — And  when  they  were  departed,  behold  the  angel  of  the  Lord 
appeared  to  Joseph  in  a  dream,  saying,  Arise,  take  the  young  Child  and  His  mother  and 
flee  into  Eg)3)t,  and  be  thou  there  until  I  bring  thee  word ;  for  Herod  will  seek  the 
young  Child  to  destroy  Him. 

All. — When  he  arose  he  took  the  young  Quid  and  His  mother  by  night  and 
departed  into  Egypt ; 

Slterintendent. — And  was  there  until  the  death  of  Herod ;  that  it  might  be 
fulfiHed  which  was  spoken  of  the  Lord  by  the  prophet,  saying,  Out  of  Egypt  have  I 
called  My  Son. 

All. — Then  Herod,  when  he  saw  that  he  was  mocked  of  the  wise  men,  was 
exceeding  wroth,  and  sent  forth  and  slew  all  the  children  that  were  in  Bethlehem  and 
in  all  the  coasts  thereof,  from  two  years  old  and  imder,  according  to  the  time  that  he  had 
diligently  inquired  of  the  wise  men. 

Superintendent. — Then  was  fulfilled  that  which  was  spoken  by  Jeremy  the 
^^phet,  saying, 

All. — In  Ramah  was  there  a  voice  heard,  lamentation  and  weeping  and  great 
,  "mourning,  Rachel  weeping  for  her  children,  and  would  not  be  comforted,  because  they 
are  not. 

Superintendent. — But  when  Herod  was  dead,  behold  an  angel  of  the  Lord 
appeared  in  a  dream  to  Joseph  in  Egypt, 

All. — Saying,  Arise  and  take  the  young  Child  and  His  mother  and  go  into  the 
land  of  Israel ;  for  they  are  dead  which  sought  the  young  Child's  life. 

Superintendent. — And  he  arose  and  took  the  young  Child  and  His  mother  and 
came  into  the  land  of  Israel 

All. — But  when  he  heard  that  Archelaus  did  reign  in  Judea  in  the  room  of  his 
father  Herod,  he  was  afraid  to  go  thither ;  notwithstanding,  being  warned  of  God  in  a 
^eam,  he  turned  ?side  into  the  parts  of  Galilee ; 

Slterintendext. — And  he  came  and  dwelt  in  a  cit}'  called  Nazareth;  that  it 
mieht  be  fulfilled  which -was  spoken  by  the  prophets.  He  shall  be  called  a  Nazarene. 

Singiiig  — During  the  prelude  of  the  hymn  prepare  for  the  scripture  reading. 

Jieuding, — The  scripture  for  the  lesson  of  the  day,  or  the  reading  may  be  omitted 
and  the  recitation  of  the  Commandments  or  the  Apostles'  Creed  substituted 
therefor.  If  either  c-f  the  latter,  the  school  will  rise  in  advance,  at  the 
lap  of  the  bell,  and  remain  reverently  standing  until  the  close  of 
the  prayer.  If  the  former,  the  school  will  be  summoned  to  rise  after  the 
reading. 

Superintendent. — Hear,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice ;  have  mercy  upon  me 
and  answer  me. 

All. — WTien  thou  saidest.  Seek  ye  my  face;  my  heart  said  unto  thee.  Thy  faca 
Lord  will  I  seek. 


Prayer  Song. 

Thine  forever  !  God  of  love  !  Thine  forever  !   Saviour  keep 

Hear  us  from  thy  throne  above  ;  Us,  thy  frail  and  trembhng  !>heep ', 

Thou  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way,  Safe  alone  beneath  thy  care. 

Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day.  Let  us  all  thy  goodness  share. 

J*rayer» — Concluding  with  Lord's  Prayer  in  concert. 

Singing, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father ;  and  |  to  the  |  Son,  J 

And  I  to  the  |  Holy  ]  Ghost. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ] 

Ever  I  shall  be,  (  world  without  |  end.  !  A  |  men. 

yotices. 

Singing, 

Lesson  Study, 

Singing, 

Superintendent's  Review  of  Lesson, 

Singing, 

Closing  Worship, 

Rise  at  the  tap  of  bell. 

Hear,  O  Jesus  !  Israel's  Shepherd,  hear  us  ;  Thy  sweet  voice  amidst  the  storm  to  cheer  us. 
Thou  that  leddest  Joseph  like  a  sheep  Thy  blest  footmarks  for  the  narrow  way. 

On  the  hill-top  bleak,  be  ever  near  us  Thy  dear  hand  to  hold  us  up,  to  steer  us, 

In  the  darksome  valley  while  we  sleep.  For  thy  help  and  guidance.  Lord,  we  pray. 

Superintendent. — And  there  were  in  the  same  country  shepherds  abiding  \\\  the 
fields,  k€eping  watch  over  their  flock  by  night ; 

All. — And  lo,  the  angel  of  the  Lord  came  upon  them,  and  the  glory  of  the  Lord 
shone  round  about  them;   and  they  were  sore  afraid. 

Pastor. — And  the  angel  said  unto  them,  Fear  not ;  for  behold  I  bring  you  good 
tidings  of  great  joy,  which  shall  be  to  all  people. 

All.—  For  unto  you  is  bom  this  day,  in  the  city  of  David,  a  Saviour,  which  is  Christ 
the  Lord  ; 

Superintendent. — And  this  shall  be  a  sign  unto  youj  ye  shall  find  the  babe 
wrapped  in  swaddling  clothes  and  lying  in  a  manger.  And  suddenly  there  was  with  the 
angel  a  multitude  of  the  Heavenly  Host  praising  God  and  saying, 

All. — Glory  to  God  in  the  highest,  and  on  earth  peace,  good  will  to  men. 
"Perfect  Silence  until  a  chord  from  the  organ  gives  the  signal  for  dismission. 


Fourth  Order  of  Worship. 

A  Service  of  Beatitudes, 


lat  Sell, —  S^igTiai  lOr  order.     All  are  to  find  their  proper  places,  doors  closed,  and  be 

prepared  for  the 
2d  Sell* — Which  is  the  signal  for  perfect  silence. 

Ringing,  ^^   ^         Holy,  holy,  holy  !     Lord  God  Almighty  1 

orks  shall  praise  thy  name,  in  earth  and 
Holy,  holy,  holy  !  Merciful  and  mighty 


All  thy  works  shall  praise  thy  name,  in  earth  and  sky  and  sea 
Holy,  holy,  holy  !  Merciful  and  mighty; 
God  in  three  persons,  blessed  Trinity  I 


Superintendent. — Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh  rot  in  the  counsel  of  the 
mgodly, 

Ai.L.  —  Nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth  in  the  seat  ol"  the  scornful. 

Superintendent. — But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Loid  ; 

All. — And  in  his  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

Superintendent. — And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers  of  water^. 

All. — That  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season  ; 

Superintendent. — His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither; 

All. — And  whatsoever  he  doeth  shalt  prosper. 

Superintendent. — The  ungodly  are  not  so  : 

All. — But  are  like  ihe  chaff  which  the  wind  driveth  away. 

Superintendent. — Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judgment. 

All. — Nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  righteous. 

Superintendent. — For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous  : 

All. — But  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Men  .\ND  Boys. — Blessed  are  the  poor  in  spirit : 

Women  and  Girls. — For  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heavenj 

Men  and  Boys. — Blessed  are  they  that  mourn  : 

Women  and  Girls. — For  they  shall  be  comforted. 

Men  and  Boys. — Blessed  are  the  meek  : 

Women  and  Girls. — For  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 

Men  and  Boys  — Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  after  righteousness  t 

Women  and  Girls. — For  they  shall  be  filled. 

Men  and  Boys. — Blessed  are  the  merciful : 

Women  and  Girls. — For  they  shall  obtain  mercy. 

Men  and  Boys. — Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart : 

Women  and  Girls. — For  they  shall  see  God 

Men  and  Boys. — Blessed  are  the  peacemakers. 

Women  and  Girls. — For  they  shall  be  called  the  children  of  God. 

Men  and  Boys. — Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  righteousness'  sake. 

Women  and  Girls, — For  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven.. 

Superintendent. — Blessed  are  ye,  when  men  shall  revile  you  and  persecute  you 
and  shall  say  all  manner  of  evil  against  you  fal.sely  for  my  sake. 

All. — Rejoice,  and  be  exceeding  glad,  for  great  is  your  reward  in  heaven;  for  so 
persecuted  they  the  prophets  which  were  before  you. 


Prayer  Song, 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  liacerc  desire.  Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh, 
Unuttered  or  expressed  ;  I'he  falliog  of  a  tear. 

The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire  The  upward  glancing  ofan  eye. 
That  trembles  in  the  breast.  When  none  but  God  is  n*air. 

Silent  Prayer. 

Superintendent. — Thy  testimonies  are  wonderful ; 
All — Therefore  doth  my  soul  keep  them. 
Superintendent. — The  entrance  of  ihy  words  giveth  light ; 
All. — It  giveth  understanding  unto  the  simple. 

Singing. — During  the  prelude  find  the  Scripture  lesson. 

At  the  sound  of  the  bell  the  school  will  rise  and  remain  reverently  standing  until  the  end  of  the 
prayer. 

Repetition  of  the  Commandments   or  Apostles'  Creed,  as  directed 
by  the  leader. 

Superintendent. — Remember,   O    Lord,    thy    tender    mercies    and    thy  loving- 
kindnesses  ; 

All. — For  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 

Superintendent. — ^Kemember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my  transgressions : 

All — According  to  thy  mercy  remember  thou  me  for  thy  goodness'  sake,  O  Lord. 

Prayer  Song, 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows,  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 

From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes,  The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads  — 

There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat ;  A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet; 

'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat.  It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

Prayer. — Closing  with  Lord's  Prayer  in  concert. 

Singing,  God  of  Eternity,  author  of  time. 

Giver  and  source  of  light,  ruler  sublime,— 
Thou,  uncreated  Lord,  ancient  of  days. 
Glorious  in  holiness,  fearful  in  praise,— 
High  over  all  Thy  works,  blest  evermore, 
God  of  the  Universe,  Thee  we  adore  1 

Notices. 

Singing, 

Lesson  Study, 

Singing, 

Superintendent's  Lesson  Iteview, 

Singing, 

Closing   Worship. — Rise  at  tap  of  the  bell. 

Saviour,  again  to  Thy  dear  name  we  raise  Grant  us  Thy  peace  upon  our  homeward  way ; 

With  one  accord  our  parting  hymn  of  praise :  With  Thee  began,  with  Thee  shall  end  the  day  ; 

We  stand  to  bless  Thee  ere  our  worship  cease.         Guard  Thou  the  hps  from  sin,   the  hearts   from 
Then,  humbly  waiting,  seek  Thy  word  of  peace.  shame. 

That  in  this  house  have  call'd  upon  Thy  name. 

Amen, 
Superintendent. — Let  us  hear  the  conclusion  of  the  whole  matter. 

All. — Fear  God,  and  keep  his  commandments ;  for  this  is  the  whole  duty  of  man. 

Pastor. — The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  you  all. — Amen. 


Fifth  Order  of  Worship, 

A  Service  of  Thanksgiving  or  Harvest- Home ' 


tsi  ^cll.     Signal  for  order.     All  are  to  find  their  proper  places,  doors  closed",  and  bei 
prepared  for  the 

2d  Sell,     Which  is  the  signal  for  perfect  silence. 

Singing. 

Come,  ye  thankful  people,  come. 
Raise  the  song  of  Harvest-home; 
All  is  safely  gathered  in. 
Ere  the  winter  storms  begin  ; 
God,  our  Maker  doth  provide 
For  our  wants  to  be  supplied. 
Come  to  God's  own  temple,  come. 
Raise  the  song  of  Harvest-home. 

Superintendent. — Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands. 

All. — Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness :  come  before  his  presence  with  singing,. 

Superintendent. — Know  ye  that  the  Lord  he  is  God : 

All. — It  is  he  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves ; 

Superintendent. — We  are  his  people,  and  the  sheep  of  his  pasture. 

All. — Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into  his  courts  with  praise : 

Superintendent. — Be  thankful  unto  him,  and  bless  his  name, 

AlX.^ — For  the  Lord  is  good;  his  mercy  is  everlasting ; 

Superintendent. — And  his  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 

Singing, 

Sweet  alleluias  !  the  works  of  creation 

Praise  him  who  only  may  e  er  be  ador'd ; 
Sweeter  the  thrill  of  a  new  animation 

When  sinners,  new  pardon'd  sing,  "  Praise  to 
the  Lord!" 

Superintendent. — Praise  ye  the  Lord';  for  it  is  good  to  sing  praises  unto  our  Godv-. 

All.  — For  it  is  pleasant,  and  praise  is  comely. 

Superintendent. — The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem : 

All. — He  gathereth  together  the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

Superintendent. — He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart. 

All. — And  bindeth  up  their  wounds. 

Superintendent. — He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars ; 

All. — He  calleth  them  all  by  their  names. 

Superintendent. — Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power: 

All. — His  understanding  is  infinite. 


Superintendent, — The  Lord  lifteth  up  the  meek : 
All. — He  casteth  the  wicked  down  to  the  ground. 
Superintendent. — Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving; 
All. — Sing  praise  upon  the  harp  unto  our  God. 
Superintendent. — Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds, 

All.— Who  prepareth  rain  for  the  earth.     Who  naaketh  grass  to  grow  upon  the 
m^^tains. 

Superintendent. — He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food, 

All. — And  to  the  young  ravens  which  cry.-  > 

Superintendent. — He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  of  the  horse : 

All. — He  taketh  not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of  a  man. 

Superintendent. — ^The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  him. 

All. — In  those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

Superintendent. — Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem; 

All. — Praise  thy  God,  O  Zion. 

Superintendent.— For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates; 

All. — He  hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

Superintendent. — He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders, 

All. — And  filleth  thee  with  the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

Superintendent. — He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon  earth : 

All. — His  word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

Superintendent. — He  giveth  snow  like  wool : 

All. — He  scattereth  the  hoar  frost  like  ashes. 

Superintendent. — He  c?steth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels : 

All. — Who  can  stand  before  his  cold  ? 

Superintendent. — He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them : 

All. — He  causeth  his  wind  to  blow,  and  the  waters  flow. 

Superintendent. — He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob, 

All. — His  statutes  and  his  judgments  unto  Israel. 

Superintendent. — He  hath  not  dealt  s«^  with  any  naiion : 

All. — And  as  for  his  judgments,  they  have  not  known  them.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Singing. — During  the  prelude  find  the  Scripture  lesson. 

Meaditig. — At  close  of  the.  reading,  rise  at  tap  of  bell  and  remain  reverently  standing, 
until  the  end  of  the  prayer. 


(Superintendent. — Create  in  me  a  clean,  heart,  O  God; 
All  — And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 


(Sth  pr^cr> 


Superintendent. — Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence; 
All. — And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Prayer  Song, 

Thine  foTever  I  God  of  love  I  Thine  forever  1  oh,  how  West 

Hear  us  from  thy  throne  above;  They  who  find  in  thee  their  rest; 

Thou  the  life,  the  truth,  the  way.  Saviour,  guardian,  heavenly  friend* 

Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day.  O  defend  us  to  iLc  cod. 

"Prayer* — Qosing  with  Lord's  Prayer  in  concert. 
Singing, 

AH  the  'ATorld  is  God's  own  field, 
Fru.l  unto  hii  praise  to  yield  ; 
Wheat  and  tares  together  sown. 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown. 
First  the  blade,  and  then  the  ear. 
Then  the  full  corn  shall  appear : 
Lord  of  harvest,  grant  that  we 
Wholesome  grain  and  pure  may  be. 

l^otices. 

Singing^ 

Xesaoiv  Study* 

Singing, 

Superintendent's  L/esson  Review. 

Singing, 

Closing  Worship. — Rise  at  tap  of  the  bell. 

Even  so.  Lord,  quickly  come 
To  thy  final  Harvest-home  ; 
Gather  thou  thy  people  in. 
Free  from  sorrow,  free  from  sin  ; 
There  forever  purified. 
In  thy  presence  to  abide  : 
Come  with  all  thine  angels,  come. 
Raise  the  glorious  Harvest- home. 

Second  Associate  Superintendent. — As  the  rain  cometh  down  and  the  snow 
fiom  heaven, 

All. — And  retumeth  not  thither. 

First  Associate  Superintendent  —But  watereth  the  earth,  and  maketh  it  brm*?. 
forth  and  bud. 

All. — That  it  may  give  seed  to  the  sower  and  bread  to  the  eater. 

Superintendent. — So  shall  my  word  be  that  goeth  forth  out  of  my  mouth. 

All.— It  shall  not  return  unto  me  void, 

Superintendent. — But  is  shall  accomplish  that  wnich  I  please. 

All. — And  it  shall  prosper  in  the  thing  whereto  I  sent  it. 

Pastor. — Benediction. 

(Sth  order) 


Sixth  Order  of  Worship, 

A  Service  of  the  Moral  Law, 


.tBt  ^cW,— Signal  for  order.     All  are  to  find  their  proper  places,  doors  closed;  and  be 

prepared  for  the 

/id  Sell, — Which  is  the  signal  for  perfect  silence. 

Superintendent. — The  Lord  is  in  His  holy  temple, 
All. — Let  all  the  world  keep  silence  before  Him. 

Singing, 

How  shall  the  young-secure  their  hearts  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind. 

And  guard  their  lives  from  sin?  •  It  spreads  such  li^ht  abroad 

Thy  M'ord  the  choicest  rules  imparts  The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 

To  keep  the  conscience  clean.  And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

Superintendent. — And  God  spake  all  these  words,  saying,  I  am  the  Lord  thj 
God,  which  have  brought  ihee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of  bondage. 
Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  me. 

All. — Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Superintendent. — Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven  image,  or  any 
likeness  of  anything  that  is  in  heaven  above,  er  that  is  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in 
the  water  under  the  earth  :  thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  serve  them  :  for 
I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquily  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children 
unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me;  and  showing  mercy  untc 
thousands  of  them  that  love  me^  and  keep  my  commandments. 

All. — Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Superintendent. — Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  m  vam  :  for 
the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless,  that  taketh  his  name  in  vain. 

All. — Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Superintendent. — Remember  the  Sabbath-day,  to  keep  it  holy.  Six  days  shalt 
thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work:  but  the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  tlie  Lord  thy 
God  :  in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy  man- 
servant, nor  thy  maid-servant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates  : 
for  in  six  days  the  Lord  made  heaven  and  earth,  the  ?;?a,  and  all  thai  in  tnem  is,  and 
rested  the  seventh  day:    wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the  Sabbath-day,  and  hallowed  it. 

All — Lord,  hare  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Superintendent. — Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother;  that  thy  days  may  be  long 
upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth  thee 

All. — Lord,  have  mercy  on  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 


Superintendent. — Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

All, — Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

SuPERlNTE^fDENT. — Thou  shaU  not  commit  adultery. 

All. — Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Superintendent. — Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

All, — Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Superintendent. — Thou  shalt  not  bear,  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

All. — Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep  this  law. 

Superintendent, — Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house,  thou  shalt  not  covet 
Ihy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his  man-servant,  nor  his  maid-servant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass, 
nor  any  thinij  that  is  thy  neighbor's. 

All, — Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  all  these  thy  laws  in  our  hearts,  we 
beseech  thee. 

Superintendent. — What  also  doth  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  say  ? 

All. — Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart  and  with  all  thy  sovil 
and  with  all  thy  mind.     This  is  the  firt,l  and  great  commandment. 

Superintendent. — And  the  second  is  like  unto  it ;  thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor 
as  thyself. 

All. — On  these  two  commandments  hang  all  the  Law  and  the  Prophets. 

Superintendent.— O  Lord,  open  thou  our  lips. 

All. — And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 

Singing. — During  the  prelude  find  the  Scripture  lesson. 

JRea  f f  in  g,— At  close  of  the  .reading,  rise  at  tap  of  bell  and  remain  reverently  standing, 
until  the  en(i  of  the  prayer. 

JPrayer  Song. 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea,  Just  as  I  am,  ihou  wilt  receive, 

But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me.  Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve: 

And  ihat  thou  bidst  me  come  to  thee  Because  thy  promise  I  beheve, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  1  come  1  I  come  !  O  Lamb  ot  God,  I  come  1  1  come  I 

Superintendent. — ^O  Lord,  show  thy  mercy  upon  us. 
All. — And  grant  us  thy  salvation.' 

Superintendent. — O  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us. 
All. — And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 


Prayer. — Closing  with  Lord's  Prayer  in  concert. 


(6th  order) 


Singing, 


Thine  forever  !  oh,  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  thcc  their  rest ; 
Saviour,  guardian,  heavenly  iJriend, 
O  defend  us  to  the  end. 


Thine  for  ever  I  Saviour  1  keep 
These  thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep  j 
Safe  alone  beneath  thy  care. 
Let  us  all  thy  goodness  share. 


Notices, 

Singing, 

Lesson  Study » 

Singing, 

Superintendent's  Lesson  Review, 

Singing^ 

d^ng  Worship.—Rise  at  tap  of  the  bell. 

Sun  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  dear  ! 
It  is  not  night  if  thou  be  near  ; 
Oh  may  no  earth-bom  cloud  arise 
To  hide  thet  from  thy  servant's  eyes ! 
When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  weary  eyelids  gently  steep. 
Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
Forever  on-my  Saviour's  breast  I 


Watch  by  the  sick ;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  thy  boundless  store; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to  night, 
Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light  I 
Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake. 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take; 
Till,  in  the  ocean  of  thy  love 
We  lose  ourselves  in  heaven  above. 


Associate  Superintendents. — Hear  me  when  I  call,  O  God  of  my  righteousnessj 

All. — -And  put  your  trust  in  the  Lord. 

Superintendent. — There  be  many  that  say,  Who  will  show  us  any  good  ? 

All. — Lx)rd  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance  upon  us. 

Pastor. — I  will  both  lay  me  down  m  peace  and  sleep.  * 

All. — For  thou  Lord  only  makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 

Perfect  Silence  xmtil  a  chord  from  the  organ  gives  the  signal  for  dismission. 

(6th  order^ 


Seventh   Order  of  Worship 

{A  Service  for  the  Resurrection  of  Jesus.) 


Xst  Bell. — Signal  for  order, 
prepared  for  the 


All  are  to  find  their  proper  places,  doors  closed,  and  be 


-id  Sell. — WTiich  is  the  signal  for  perfect  silence 


Singivg, 

We  march,  we  march  to  victory  ! 

With  the  cross  of  the  Lord  before  us, 
With  his  loving  eye  locking  down  from  the  sky. 

And  his  holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. 


We  come  in  the  might  of  the  Lord  of  Light, 
With  joyful  strams  to  meet  him, 

And  we  put  to  flight  the  armies  of  ni?ht. 
That  the  .sons  ot  day  may  greet  him. 


Chorus. 

We  march,  we  march  to  victory 

With  the  cross  of  the  Lord  before  us  ; 
With  his  loving  eye  iookiug  down  from  the  sky. 

And  his  holy  arm  spread  o  er  us. 

SuPERiNTi^DENT. — O  come  let  US  sing  unto  the  Lord  :  let  us  make  a  joyful  noise 
to  the  Rock  ot  our  Sclvation. 

All. — Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiving,  and  make  a  joyful  noise 
unto  him  -with  psalms. 

First  Associate  Superintendent.— Let  the  heavens  rejoice  and  let  the  earth  be 
glad. 

All. — Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  therein ;  then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the 
wood  rejoice. 

Second  Associate  Superintendent. — Rejoice  in  the  Lord :  light  is  sown  for 
this  righteous,  and  gladness  for  the  upright  in  heart. 

All. — I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live :  I  will  be  glad  in  the  Ixjrd. 

Pastor. — Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord  all  ye  lands — serve  the  Lord  vvitJi 
gladness. 

All  — Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands;  let  the  hills  be  joyful  together. 

Superintendent. — O  let  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy. 

All. — Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God — let  all  the  people  praise  thee, 

Singhtg, 

At  the  sound  of  the  bell  the  School  will  rise  and  remain  reverently  standing  until  the  close  of  the 


Apostles*  Creed* 
Trayer  Song, 

Crown  him,  the  Lnrd  of  Heav'n  I 
One  with  the  Father  known, 

Ont  with  the  Spirit  through  him  giv'n 
From  yonder  glorious  throne  ! 


To  thee  be  endless  praise. 

For  thou  for  us  hast  died  ; 

Be  thou,  O  Lord,  through  endless  days 
Ador'd  and  magnified. 


Pvaver. — Closing  with  the  Lord's  Prayer  in  conceit. 


Stngiitg, 


AJl  glory,  laud  and  honor 

To  thee.  Redeemer,  King! 

To  whom  ihe  lips  of  children 
Made  sweei  hosannas  ring 

Thou  an  the  King  of  Israel, 
Thou  David's  Royal  Son. 


Who  in  the  Lord*  name  coine!>t. 
The  King  and  blessed  One. 

AJl  glory,  laud  and  honor 

To  thee,  Redeemer,  King 

To  whom  me  lips  of  children 
Made  sweci  hosannas  ring- 


Notices. 
Singing, 

JLesson  Study, 
Singing, 


The  Resurrection  Foretold  and  Fulfilled. 

Pastor. — We  declare  unto  you  glad  tidings,  how  the  promise  which  was  made  unto 
the  fathers,  God  hath  fulfilled  the  same  unto  Cur  children  in  that  be  raised  up  Jesus. — 
Acts  xiii:  32. 

Male  Classes. — if  a  man  die,  shall  he  live  again?— Job  xiv:  14. 

SUPERINTENDEN  r. — The  dead  shall  hear  the  voice  of  the  Son  of  God :  and  they 
th?t  hear  shall  live.^^ — John  v  :  25. 

Female  Classfs. — Thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell ;  neither  wilt  thou  sufler 
thine  Holy  One  to  see  corruption. — Psa.  xvi :  10. 

First  Associate  Superintendent. — This  Jesus  did  God  raise  up.  He 

whom  God  raised  up,  saw  no  corruption. — Acts  ii :  32 ;  xiii :  37, 

All. — I  know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth,  and  that  he  shall  stand  at  the  latter  day 
upon  the  earth. — Job  xix  :  25. 

Second  Assocla.te  Superintendent, — I  am  the  first,  and  the  last,  and  the  Living 
One;  and  I  was  dead,  and  behold,  1  am  alive  for  evermore. — Rev.  1:17. 

Gallery  Classes. —  My  ficsh  also  shall  rest  in  hope.  Thy  dead  men  shall  live, 
together  with  my  dead  body  shall  they  arise. — Psa.  xvi :  9;  Isa.  xxvi  :  19. 

Teachers. — If  the  spirit  of  Him  that  raised  up  Jesus  from  the  dead  dwelleth  in 
you,  he  that  raised  up  Christ  Jesus  from  the  dead  shall  quicken  also  your  mortal  bodies 
through  his  spirit  that  dwelleth  in  you. — Rom.  viii :  11. 

Superintendent. — I  will  ransom  them  from  the  power  of  the  grave. — 
Rosea  xiii  :  14. 

All. — Christ  Jesus  who  gave  himself  a  ransom  for  all. — i  Tim.  ii  :  5,  6. 

Pastor. — I  will  redeem  them  from  death. — Ilosea  xiii :  14. 

All. — Christ  redeemed  us  from  the  curse  of  the  law,  having  become  a  curse  for 
us. — Gal.  iii ;  13. 

First  Associate  Superintendent. — Behold,  O  my  people,  I  will  open  your 
graves,  and  cause  you  to  come  up  out  of  your  gi  aves. — Ezek.  xxxvii :  12. 

Male  Classes. — God  both  raised  the  Lord,  and  will  raise  up  us  through  Mis 
power. — I  Cor.  vi:  14. 

Second  Associate  Superintendent. — God  will  redeem  my  soul  from  the  power  of 
the  grave  :  for  He  shall  receive  me. — Psa.  xlix  :  15. 

Female  Classes. — When  Christ,  who  is  our  life,  shall  be  manifested,  then  shall  ye 
also  be  manifested  in  glory. — Col.  iii :  4, 


All. — O  death,  I  will  be  thjrplagues :  O  grave,  I  will  be  thy  destruction. — Hosea 
xiii:  14. 

Superintendent — O  grave  -where  is  thy  victory?  O  death  where  is  thy  sting? — 
I  Cor.  XV  :  55. 

All — He  will  swallow  up  death  in  victory. — Isa.  xxv :  8. 

Superintendent — Thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  victory  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ. — i  Cor.  xv:57. 

All. — Giving  thanks  unto  the  Father,  "who  made  us  meet  to  be  partakers  of  the 
inheritance  of  the  saints  in  light ;  who  delivered  us  out  of  the  power  of  darkness,  and 
translated  us  into  the  kingdom  of  the  Son  of  His  love. — Col.i :  12  13. 

Singing. 

The  Teachings  of  the  Resurrection, 

I  Cor.  XV :  12-23. 

Superintendent. — Now,  if  Christ  be  preached  that  he  rose  from  the  dead,  how 
say  some  among  you  that  there  is  no  resurrection  of  the  dead?  But  if  there  be  no 
resurrection  of  the  dead,  then  is  Christ  not  risen :  And  if  Christ  be  not  risen,  then  is  pur 
preaching  vain,  and  yoiu-  faith  is  also  vain.  Yea,  and  we  are  found  false  witnesses  of 
God;  because  we  have  testified  of  God  that  he  raised  up  Christ:  whom  he  raised  not  up, 
if  so  be  that  the  dead  rise  not.  For  if  the  dead  rise  not,  then  is  Christ  not  raised :  And 
if  Christ  be  not  raised,  your  faith  is  vain ;  ye  are  yet  in  your  sins.  Then  they  also  whith 
are  fallen  asleep  in  Christ  are  perished.  If  in  this  life  only  we  have  hope  in  Christ,  we 
are  of  all  men  most  miserable. 

All.— But  now  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the  first  fruits  of  them 
that  slept. 

SuPERiNTENDBWT. — Forsince  by  man  came  death,  by  man  came  also  the  resurrectioQ 
of  the  dead. 

All. — For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall  all  bejnade  alive. 

Superintendent. — But  every  man  in  his  own  order:  Christ  the  first  fruits; 

All. — Afterward,  they  that  are  Christ's  at  his  coming. 

After  the  Resurrection. 

i 

Mark  xvii.    John  xx.     Luke  xxiv. 
Singing, 

Pastor. — And  very  early  in  the  morning,  the  first  day  of  the  week,  they  came  unto 

the  sepulchre  at  the  rising  of  the  sun. 

Men  AND  Boys. — And  entering  into  the  sepulchre,  they  saw  a  young  man  sitting  on 
the  right  side  clothed  in  a  long  white  garment :  and  they  were  affrighted. 

/Superintendent. — And  he  saith  to  them.  Be  not  affrighted:  Ye  seek  Jesos  of 
Nazareth,  which  was  crucified;  he  is  risen;  he  is  not  here. 

Women  and  Girls. — Mary  stood  without  the  sepulchre  weeping ;  And  seeth  two 
angels  in  white,  sitting,  the  one  at  the  head,  and  the  other  at  the  feet  where  the  body  of 
Jesus  had  lain.  And  they  .say  unto  her.  Woman,  why  weepest  thou  ?  She  saith  unto 
them,  Because  they  have  taken  away  my  Lord,  and  I  know  not  where  they  have  laid  Imn. 

Superintendent. — And  when  she  had  thus  said,  she  turned  herself  back,  and  saw 
Jesus  standing,  and  knew  not  that  it  was  Jesus.  Jesus  saith  unto  her.  Woman,  why 
weepest  thou  ?  Whom  seekest  thou  ?  She,  supposing  him  to  be  the  gardener,  saith  unto 
him,  Sir,  if  thou  have  borne  him  hence,  tell  me  where  thou  hast  laid  him,  and  I  will  tak* 
hind  away.  Jesus  saith  unto  her,  Mary.  She  turned  herself»  and  saith  unto  him,  Rabboni, 
which  is  to  say,  Master. 


All. — JesTis  saith  unto  her,  Touch  me  not;  for  I  am  not  yet  ascended  to  mj 
Tather,  but  go  to  my  brethren,  and  say  unto  them,  1  ascend  unto  my  Father,  and  your 
Father ;  and  to  my  God,  and  your  God. 

Teachers. — Mary  Magdalene  came  to  the  disciples  as  they  mourned  and  wept,  and 
told  them  that  she  had  seen  the  Lx)rd,  and  that  he  had  spoken  these  things  unto  her. 

Singing, 

Superintendent. — And  behold,  two  of  them  went  that  same  day  to  a  village  called 
Emmaus,  which  was  from  Jerusalem  adou^  threescore  furlongs. 

Boys — And  they  talked  together  of  all  these  things  which  had  happened. 

Girls. — And  it  came  to  pass,  that  while  they  communed  togethevy  and  reasoned, 
Jesus  himself  drew  near,  and  went  with  them. 

All. — But  their  eyes  were  holden,  that  they  should  not  know  him. 

Superintendent. — And  they  drew  nigh  unto  the  village  whither  they  went;  and  he 
made  as  though  he  would  have  gone   further. 

All. — But  they  constrained  him,  saying,  Abide  with  us:  for  it  is  toward  evening, 
and  the  day  is  far  spent.     And  he  went  in  to  tarry  with  them. 

Superintendent. — And  it  came  to  pass,  as  he  sat  at  meat  with  them,  he  took 
bread,  and  blessed  il^  and  brake,  and  gave  to  them. 

Primary  Class, — And  their  eyes  were  opened,  and  they  knew  him;  and  he  vanished 
out  of  their  sight. 

Superintendent. —  Then  the  same  day  at  evening,  being  the  first  day  of  the  week, 
when  the  doors  were  shut  where  the  disciples  were  assembled  for  fear  of  the  Jews,  came 
Jesus  and  stood  in  the  midst,  and  saith  unto  them.  Peace  be  unto  you. 

All, — And  when  he  had  so  said,  he  shewed  unto  them  his  hands  and  his  side.  Then 
■were  the  disciples  glad,  when  they  saw  the  Lord. 

Superintendent. — Then  said  Jesus  to  them  again.  Peace  be  unto  you  ;  as  my  Father 
hath  sent  me,  even  so  send  I  you. 

All. — And  after  eight  days  again  his  disciples  were  within,  and  Thomas  with  them : 
then  came  Jesus,  the  doors  being  shut,  and  stood  in  the  midst,  and  said.  Peace  be  unto 
you. 

The  Ascension. 

Luke  xxiv.     Acts  i. 

Superintendent. — And  he  led  them  out  as  far  as  to  Bethany,  and  he  lifted  up  his 
hands  and  blessed  them. 

Boys. — And  it  came  to  pass,  while  he  blessed  them,  he  was  parted  from  them,  and 
carried  up  into  heaven. 

First  Associate  Superintendent.— And  while  they  looked  steadfastly  toward 
"heaven  as  he  went  up,  behold,  two  men  stood  by  them  in  white  apparel ; 

Girls. — Which  also  said,  Ye  men  of  Galilee,  why  stand  ye  gazing  up  into  heaven? 
This  same  Jesus,  which  is  taken  up  from  you  into  heaven,  shall  so  come  in  like  manner 
9&  ye  have  seen  him  go  into  heaven. 

Second  Associate  Superintendent. — And  they  worshipped  him,  and  returned  to 
Jerusalem  with  great  joy. 

All. — And  were  continually  in  the  temple,  praising  and  blessing  God. — AMEN, 


Singing, 

The  Results  of  the  Resurrection. 

Superintendent. — I  am  the  resurrection  and  the  life;  he  that  believeth  in  me,  | 
though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live. — John  xi :  25. 

All. — Therefore,  prophesy  and  say  unto  ihem  :  Thus  saith  the  Lord  God  :  Behold, ', 
O  my  people,  I  will  open  your  graves,  and  cau^e  you  to  come  up  out  of  your  graves,  and ' 
bring  you  into  the  land  of  Israel. — Ezek.  xxxvii :   12. 

Superintendent. — Marvel  not  at  this :  lor  the  hour  is  coming,  in  the  which  all  that 
are  in  the  graves  shall  hear  his  voice  and  shall  come  forth. — John  v  :  28. 

All. — The  people  that  walked  in  darkness  have  seen  a  great  light :  they  that  dwell 
in  the  land  of  the  shadow  of  death,  upon  them  hath  the  light  shined. — Isa.  ix :  2. 

Superintendent. — Wherefore  he  saith.  Awake,  thou  that  sleepest,  and  arise  from 
the  dead,  and  Christ  shall  give  thee  light. — Eph,  v  :   14. 

Primary  Class.  — I  know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth,  and  that  he  shall  stand  at  the 
latter  day  upon  the  earth. — Job  xix  :  25. 

Superintendent. — Because  I  live,  ye  shall  live  also. — ^John  xiv:  19. 

Boys, — Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiceth :  my  flesh  also  shall  rest 
in  hope. — Psa.  xvi :  9.  ' 

■  Superintendent. — For  thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell :  neither  wilt  thou  suffer 
thy  Holy  One  to  see  corruption. — Psa.  xvi :   10, 

Girls. — Behold,  I  show  you  a  mystery :  We  shall  not  all  sleep,  but  we  shall  all  be 
changed. — i  Cor.  xv:  51. 

Superintendent. — For  the  trumpet  shall  sound,  and  the  dead  shall  be  raised  incor- 
ruptible.— I  Cor.  XV :  52. 

All. — And  ye  shall  know  that  I  am. the  Lord,  when  I  have  opened  your  graves, 

0  my  people,  and  brought  you  up  out  of  your  graves. — Ezek,  xxxvii:   13.- 

Superintendent. — For  the  Lord  himself  shall  descend  from  heaven  with  a  shout, 
with  the  voice  of  the  archangel,  and  with  the  trump  of  God ;  and  the  dead  in  Christ 
shall  rise  ftrst — so  shall  we  ever  be  with  the  Lord, — i  Thess,  iv :   16.- 

All, — Though  after  my  skin  worms  destroy  this  body,  yet  in  my  flesh  shall  I  see 
God.  Whom  I  shall  see  for  myself,  and  mine  eyes  shall  behold,  and  not  another,  though 
my  reins  shall  be  consumed  within  me. — Job  xix :  26. 

Superintendent. — If  in  this  life  only,  we  have  hope  in  Christ,  we  are  of  all  men 
most  miserable.     For  as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall  all  be   made  alive. — 

1  Cor.  XV :  19. 

All. — Thy  dead  men  shall  live,  together  with  my  dead  body  shall  they  arise.  AwaTce 
and  smg,  ye  that  dwell  in  the  dust ;  for  thy  dew  is  as  the  dew  of  herbs,  and  the  earth 
shall  cast  out  the  dead. — Psa.  xwi :   19. 

Pastor, — For  if  we  believe  that  Jesus  died  and  rose  again,  even  so,  them  also  which. 
sleep  in  Jesus  will  Ck>d  bring  with  him. — i  Thess.  iv:  14. 

Singing, 

benediction. 

The  School  will  remain  silent  until  dismissed  by  a  chord  from  the  organ. 


The  Ten  Commandments. 

Exodus  XX  ;    I  17 

And  God  spake  all  these  words,  saying, 

T.  I  am  the  LoRD  thy  God,  which  have  brought  thee  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out 
of  the  house  of  bondage.     Thou  shall  have  no  other  gods  before  me. 

[I.  Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven  image,  or  any  likeness  of  anv  thing 
that  is  in  heoven  above,  or  «hat  is  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the 
earth  :  thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  serve  them  .  for  1  the  Lf^RD  thy  God 
am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children,  unto  the  third  and 
fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  me,  and  showing  mercy  unto  thousands  of  them  that 
love  me,  and  keep  my  commandments. 

rrr.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the  name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in  vain  ;  for  the  Lord  will 
not  hold  him  guiltless  that  takelh  his  name  in  vain. 

IV.  Remember  the  Sabbath  day,  to  keep  it  holy.  Six  days  shalt  thou  labor,  and 
do  all  thy  work  :  but  the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God  :  in  it  thou 
shah  not  do  anv  work,  thou,  nor  thy  son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy  manservant,  nor  thy  maid- 
servant, nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates:  for  in  six  days  the  Lo'kd 
piadc  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is,  and  rested  the  seventh  day  . 
wherefore  ihe  Lord  blessed  the  Sabbath  day,  and  hallowed  it. 

V.  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother:  that  thy  days  may  be  long  upon  the  land 
■which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveih  thee. 

VI.  Thou  shall  not  kill. 

VIL  Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

VIIT.  Thou  shalt  not  steal, 

IX    Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbor. 

K.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house,  thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's 
wife,  nor  his  manservant,  nor  his  maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  anything  thai 
is  thy  neighbcr's 

HSAR  ALSO  THE  WoRDS  OF  OUR  LORD  JeSUS  ChRIST 
Matthew  xxii ;  37-40. 

Jesus  said  unto  him,  Thou  shall  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart,  and  witb 
all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind.     This  is  the  finst  and  great  commandment. 

And  the  second  is  like  unto  it.  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself. 

On  these  two  commandments  hang  all  the  Law  and  the  Prophets. 

The  Apostles'  Creed. 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven  and  earth: 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  hh  only  Son.  our  Lord ;  WTio  was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost, 

bom  of  ihe  Virgin  Mary;  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and  buried  ; 

He  descended  into  the  grave,  Th^  third  day  he  rose  again  from  the  dead  ,  He  ascended 

into  heaven.  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty;   From  thence  he 

shall  come  to  judg^  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

r  believe  m  Ihe  Holy  Ghost;  The  holy  Catholic  Church,  The  Communion  of  .Saints; 

The  Forgiveness  of  sins ;    The  Resurrection  of  the  body ;    And  the  Life  everlasting. 

Amen. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

Our  Father,  who  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  thy  Name.  Thy  kingdom  cotne7  Thy 
will  be  done  on  earth.  As  it  is  m  heaven  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive 
as  o'lr  trespasses.  As  we  fot^ive  those  who  trespa.ss  against  us.  And  lead  as  not  into 
temptatiori ;  But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


Eighth  Order  of  Worship. 

Anniversary  Service,  especially  the  New   Year. 


1st  JSell. — Signal  for  order.     All  are  to  find  their  proper  places,  doors  closed,  and 
be  prepared  fur  the 

2d  Sell, — Which  is  the  signal  for  perfect  order. 

Singing, 

Hark  !  hark,  my  soul  !  angelic  songs  are  swelling 
O  er  c-irth's  gretn  fields  and  ocean's  wavt- 
beat  shore : 
How  sweet  the  iruih  those  blessed  strains  arc 
telling 
Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no  more. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  angels  of  light, 
Singing  to  welcome  the  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

Silent  JPrai/er, 

Superintendent. — And  the  Lord  spake,  saying,  This  month  shall  be  unto  you  the 
beginning  of  months :  it  shall  be  the  first  month  of  the  year  to  you. 

All  — O  Lord,  thou  art  my  God.     My  times  are  in  thy  hand. 

First  Associate  Superintendent. — I  will  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times;  his  praise 
shall  continually  be  in  my  mouth. 

All. —  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days  that  we  may  apply  our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Second  Assooate  Superintendent. — Remember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of 
thy  youth. 

All. — Wliile  the  evil  days  come  not  nor  the  years  draw  nigh  when  thou  shalt  say  I 
have  no  pleasure  in  them. 

Superfntendent. — Happy  is  the  man  that  findeth  wisdom. 

All. — Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness,  and  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

Superintendent. — If  any  of  you  lack  wisdom,  let  him  ask  of  God. 

Gallery  Classes. — But  let  him  ask  in  Faith,  nothing  wavering. 

Superintendent — The  testimony  of  the  Ix)rJ  is  sure,  making  'v^ise  the  simple. 

Main  F"loor  Classes. — Trust  in  him  at  all  times  ;  God  is  a  refuge  for  us. 

Superintendent. — Lord  thou  hast  been  our  dwelling  place. 

Men  and  Boys. — In  all  generations. 

Superintendent. — Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  thouliadst 
fonnc'  t  the  earth  or  the  world. 

Women  and  Girls. — Even  from  everlasting  to  everlasting  thou  art  God. 

Supkrintendent. — We  spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

All. — A  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yesterday  when  it  is  past. 

Superintendent. — When  a  few  years  are  come  then  1  shall  go  the  way  whence .T] 
shall  not  return. 

All  — But  unto  the  Son  iie  saith.  Thy  throne,  O  God,  is  for  ever  and  ever. 

Super I'NTENDENT. — In  my  Father's  house  are  many  mansions.  I  go  to  pre£«r^ 
a  place  for  you. 

All. — I  will  come  again  and  receive  you  unto  myself. 

SUPLRINTENDEN r  — Caa  ye  not  discern  the  bigns  of  the  times? 


All. — He  that  soweth  to  the  flesh  shall  of  the  flesh  reap  corruption. 

Superintendent. — But  he  that  soweih  to  the  Spirit  shall  of  the  Spirit  reap  life 
everlasting 

All. — And  let  us  not  be  weary  in  well  doing. 

Superintendent. — ^^For  in  due  time  we  shall  reap  if  we  faint  not. 
,'  All. — Thou  shalt  therefore  keep  this  ordinance  in  his  season  from  year  to  year. 

Singing. — During  the  prelude  find  the  scripture  lesson  for  the  day. 

Reading. — At  the  close  of  the  reading,  rise  at  the  tap  of  the  bell,  and  remain 
reverently  standing  until  the  end  of  the  prayer. 

Superintendent. — Give  ear  to  ray  prayer,  O  God ; 

All — And  hide  not  thyself  from  my  supplication. 

Superintendent. — Cast  thv  burden  upon  the  Lord,  and  he  shall  sustain  thee. 

All. — He  shall  never  suffer  the  righteous  to  be  moved. 

Trayer  Song* 

Come,  with  all  thy  sorrow.  See  the  door  of  mercy. 

Weary,  wandering  soul;  Wouldst  thou  enter  there  ? 

Come  to  Him  who  loves  thee,  Knock,  and  he  will  open  : 

He  will  make  thee  whole.  Lo  1  the  key  is  prayer. 

Chorus. 

There  is  rest  in  Jesus,  sweet,  sweet  rest. 
"Prayer, — Closing  with  ttie  Lord's  Prayer  in  concert. 

Singing. 

,   O  ye  beneath  life's  crushing  load,  For  lo  1  the  days  are  hastening  on, 

Whose  lorms are  bending  low.  By  prophets  seen  of  old, 

Who  toil  along  the  climbing  way  When,  with  the  ever-circling  years 

Wiih  painful  steps  and  slow.  Shall  come  the  time  foretold. 

Look  now,  for  glad  and  golden  hours  When  the  new  heaven  and  earth  shall  own 

Come  swiftly  on  the  wing;  The  Prince  of  Peace  their  King, 

O  rest  beside  the  weary  road  And  the  whole  world  send  back  the  song 

And  hear  the  angels  smg.  Which  now  the  angels  sing. 

Sotices. 

Singing. 

Lesson  Study, 

Singing, 

Superintendent's  Lesson  Review* 

Singing. 

Closing  Worsfiip, — Rise  at  tap  of  the  bell. 

Now  my  evening  praise  I  give.  Thou  ray  best  and  kindest  Friend, 

Thou  didst  die  that  I  might  live ;  Thou  will  love  me  to  ihe  end  : 

AH  my  blessings  come  froiT>  Thee,  Let  me  love  Ihee,  more  and  more 

O  how  good  Thou  art  to  me.  Always  better  than  before. 

'Superintendent. — Watch" therefore:  for  ye  know  not  what  hour  your  Lord  shall 
come. 

All. — Blessed  is  that  servant,  whom  his  Lord  when  he  cometh  shall  find  so  doing. 
Pastor. — Benediction. 

Perfect  Silence  until  a  chord  from  the  organ  gives  the  signal  for  dismission. 

(8th  order.) 


N 


inth  Order  of  Worship. 


Jst  Bell, — Signal  for  order. 

2tl  Ue/A— Should  mean  perfect  silence. 

Siufjhig. 

Christ,    WJiose   glory   fills   the   <;kie<t.  w     ^  j      ,        . 

Cl..„t.    the   irne.  [he  only   Ik>hi    '  '  ?■''    ""''    •^''^''J^s    is    the    morn 

Iriuniph   o'er   tlie   shades  of  nirhl-  i  n    -n  day  s    return, 

nay.spring    from    on    high,    be   neir   '  Ti  1TI,>^  •  "'""11- •!."■!'*    '    =": 

Oaystar,    in    ,ny    hearf  appear.        '  '  t^.','°,W"^|lf  lkf\^-S,'%   heart. 

nioeyand  without  pr.ce  '^"  '  ^     '  """'  ''">'  *'»'  =>"''  ""ll^  «'ill>o"> 

and  eat  ye  that  which  is  g.»d.  and  ieOw1o:.'denglu"hse,n,:t"et''^^"''^  ""'"  "'' 

.  »iit,^;;^ttx:„- ::-^^^^^^  -  -  -  ^d  ■'-  ^  -" 

coJard';Mo"h7p:opt''''"'''""''''"'"^""''""^   '"   "-  l>»i"^-  I-'-  and 

vnJ:rz  anrn^atirth:rcrn';™ti;eT^rin'tr:nf t'lieT'i  ^  "^"™.  '1-'  "■- 

.hy  God.  and  for  the  Holy  One  of  Israel  ;  for  he  hLth  glorified  ,h«'"""  "'  ""   ''""' 
nearf'-'"'  ''  ""  '^'''  "'"'^  '"^  ^^  "^  f"""".  call  ye  upon  hi„,  wlnle  he  is 

...ou|,';n''::dTt"z-'„::  'u;r,„t^7.'„::rtd';;:  ;;:^i-,r:  ;^:.  ■'"''»"•"?-  --  "^^ 

our  (;od,  for  he  will  al.undanily  par.lon  "■""''  "''""  '""' '  '"'d  '" 

yourtayr'„\";'ay::-rh  tl"'ro'rr '''^  "''  """'«'"^  ^'^  ■'^"  >"■"■  "'™8'"».  "-"er  are 

your  wa;-s7a^Knn;.tX'har;ou?i'£i,;^h;v''''  ^•^^""  ^° '-  ■">•  "->•=  '»«-■ "-. 

Jff/tnn, 


I.ord    of    our    life,    and    (lod    of    our    <;nlvT  i  ,,,- 1    -i  i 

.ion.                                                   ^'"-'^  ''■(a   «h'"""  ""'P  ""="  "■■"'l>'  "'""r 

S.ar__^o|^__„nr    ,„„.,,    anc ,e    ol    every  r.orir'-/fn,   cans,   save   when   deadiv   sin 

near_a^nd   receive   Th.    C Cs   supphca-  Lord.^X^^  ['.iy   Hoc.   nor  death   nor  hel" 


i.ord    Cod    Almighty.  prevaileth. 

<^"'3"t    us    'Ihy    peace,    Lord. 

Amen. 

Readiuf/  of  the  lesson  assujneil  for  the  day. 
Apostles*  Creed . 


Pi'dijcr  Jlj/mu, — Standing  until  the  close  of  tlie  prayer. 


()  Jesus,  Thou  art  standing 

Outside  the  fast-closed  door, 
In  1  »\vly  patience  waiting 

To  pass  the  threshold  o'er  : 
We  bear  the  name  of  Christians, 

His  name  and  >ign  we  bear  : 
O  shame,  thrice  >hame  upon  us. 

To  keep  Him  standing  there. 


Pfayer, 
SUtfjing, 


Forward  !  be  our  watchword, 

Steps  and  voices  joined, 
Seek  the  things  before  us. 

Not  a  look  behind  ; 
Burns  the  fiery  pillar 

At  our  armys  head  : 

Who  shall  dieam  of  shrinking. 

By  our  Captain  led  ? 

P'orward  thro'  the  desert. 

Thro'  the  toil  and  fight  1 
Jordan  flows  before  us. 

Sion  beams  with  light. 

Notices, 

Lesson  Studf/. 

Singing, 

Stt/tf^rinfendenf's  Closing  Review 

Sinfjing. 

The  Church's  one  foundation 

Is  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord  ; 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  water  and  the  word  ; 
From  heavrn  He  came  and  sought  her 

Tf  be  His  holy  bride  ; 
With  His  own  blood  He  bought  her, 

And  for  her  life  He  died. 


0  Jesus,  Thou  art  pleading 

In  accents  meek  and  low, 

1  died  for  y<  u,  My  children. 

And  will  ye  treat  me  so?" 
O  Lord,  with  shame  and  sorrov 

We  open  now  the  dcjor  : 
Dear  Saviour,  enter,  enter, 

And  leave  us  nevermore. 


To  the  eternal  Father 

Loudest  anthems  raise  : 
To  the  Son  and  Spirit 

Echo  songs  of  praise  ; 
To  the  Lord  of  gloiy, 

Blessed  Three  in  One, 
Be  by  men  and  angels 

End'ess  honour  done. 

Weak  are  earthly  praises, 

Dull  the  songs  of  night  : 
Forward  into  triumph  ! 

Forward  into  light !       Amen. 


'Mid  toil  and  tribulation. 

And  tumult  of  her  war 
She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  for  evermore 
'Till,  with  the  vision  glorious 

Her  longine  eyes  are  blest 
And  the  great  Church  victoTious 

Shall  be  the  Church  at  rest. 


Parting  Salufations, 

Superintendent. — O  Zion,  that  bringest  good  tidings,  get  thee  up  into  the  high 
mountain. 

All. — O  Jerusalem,  that  bringest  good  tidings,  lift  up  thy  voice  with  strength;  lift 
it  up,  be  not  afraid  ;  say  unto  the  cities  of  Judah,  Behold  your  God  ! 

First  Associate  Superintendent. — Behold,  the  Lord  God  will  come  with  strong 
hand,  and  his  arm  shall  rule  for  him  :  behold,  his  reward  is  wiih  him,  and  his  work 
before  him. 

Second  Associate  Superintendent. — He  shall  feed  his  flock  like  a  shepherd  ; 
he  shall  gather  the  lambs  with  his  arm,  and  carry  them  in  his  bosom. 

All. — May  the  Lord  watch  between  me  and  thee,  when  we  are  absent  one  from 
another. 

Scholars  to  remain  perfectly  quiet  until  dismissed  at  the  sound  from  the  piano. 


Tenth    Order   of    Worship, 


1st  Sfll. — Signal  for  order. 

2(i  Self, — Which  is  the  signal  for  peifect  silence. 


Hymn. 

A   mighty   fortress   is  our   God, 

A   bulwark   never   failing; 
Our  Helper  He  amid  the  flood 

Of   mortal   ills   prevailing: 
For  still  our  ancient  foe 
Doth  seek  to  work  us  woe; 
His  craft  and  power  are   great, 
And,   armed   with   cruel   hate. 
On  eartb   is  not  his  equal. 


Did  we  in  our  own  strength  confide, 
Our   striving  would   be   losing; 

Were   not   the   right   man   on   our  side, 
The  man  of  God's  own  choosing: 

Dost  ask  who  that  may  be? 

Christ  Jesus,  it  is  He; 

Lord  Sabaoth   His   Name, 

From  age  to  age  the  same, 

And  He  must  win  the  battle.     Amen. 


Superintendent — O  Lord,  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the  earth  ! 
who  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens. 

All. — Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou  ordained  strength  because 
of  thine  enemies,  that  thou  mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

Gallery  Classes, — When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy  lingers,  the 
moon  and  the  stars  which  thou  hast  ordained. 

First  Associate  Superintendent. — What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  ? 
and  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 

Second  Associate  Superintkndknt. —  For  thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  tlian 
the  angels,  and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor 

Superintendent. — Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works  of  his 
hands  ;  thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet  : 

Assistant  Superintendents. —  All  sheep  and  oxen,  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the 
field  ; 

All. — The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea,  and  whatsoever  passeth  through 
the  paths  of  the  seas. 

Superintendent. — O  Lord,  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all  the  earth  ! 

Ifytnn. 

Our  Lord's  Prayer, 

Ilymn, 

Reading  of  the  Lesson  assigned  for  the  day. 

Prayer  Hymn, 


How  silently,    how  silently, 

The  wondrous  gift  is  given! 
So  Ciod   imparts  to  human  hearts 

The   blessings  of  His  heaven. 
No  ear  may  hear    His  coming, 

P)Ut  in  this  world  of  sin. 
Where  meek  souls  will  receive  Him  still, 

The  dear  Christ  enters  in. 


O  holy  Child  of  Bethlehem, 

Descend  to  us,  we  pray; 
Cast  out  our  sin,  and  enter  in, 

Be  born   in   us  to-day. 
We  hear  the  Christmas  angels 

The  great  glad  tidings  tell; 
O   come  to   us.   abide  with   us, 

Our  Lord  Emmanuel.     Amen. 


Prayer, 


Hf/inn. 

Cio  forward,   Christian  soldier, 

Beneath  His  banner  true. 
Tlie   Lord   Himself,  thy  Leader, 

Shall   all   thy  foes  subdue. 
His  love  foretells  thy  trials; 

He  knows  thine  hourly  need, 
He  can  with  bread   of  heaven 

Thy  fainting  spirit  feed. 


Go  forward,  Christian  soldier! 

Fear  not  the  secret  foe; 
Far  more  o'er  thee  are  watching 

1  han  human  eyes  can  know: 
Trust  only  Christ,  thy  Captain; 

Cease  not  to  watch  and  pray; 
Heed  not  the  treacherous  voices 

That  lure  thy  soul  astray.    Amen. 


Notices, 

Hymn, 

Lesfon  Study, 

ITynin, 

SaperintendenV s  lievieiv, 

Hijtttn, 

Closhifj  Salutation, 

Superintendent. — I  will  praise  thee,  O  Lord,  with  my  whole  heart.  I  will  show 
forth  all  tby  marvellous  works. 

All. — I  will  be  glad  and  rejoice  in  ihee  :  I  will  sing  praise  to  thy  name,  O  thou 
Most  High. 

All  to  remain  standing  and  sing  earnestly  :     Tune — 


The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war, 
A  kingly  crown  to  gain. 

His  Ijiood-red  banner  streams  atar  ; 
Who  follows  in  His  train  ? 

Who  best  can  drink  his  cup  of  woe, 

Triumphant  over  pain. 
Who  patient  bears  his  cross  below — 

He  follows  in  His  train. 


A  noble  army,  men  and  boys, 

I  he  matron  and  the  maid. 
Around  the  Saviour's  throne  rejoice, 

In  robes  of  light  arrayed. 

They  climbed  the  steep  ascent  of  heaven 
Through  7)eril.  toil  and  pain  ; 

()  God,  to  us  may  grace  be  given 
To  foll')w  in  their  train. 


School  to  remain  quietly  standing  until  dismissed  witli  the  sound  from  the  piano. 


Selections  from  The  Book  of  Psalms 

And  other  portions  of  the  Holy  Scriptures,  .irranged 
for  Responsive  Reading  in 

Sunday-School  Worship. 


Selection  i. 

Psalm  j. 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel  of  the  ungodly ,~ 

Nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners,  nor  sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful 

But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord  , 

And  in  his  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers  of  water, 

That  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season  ; 

His  leaf  also  shall  not  wither; 

And  whatsoever  he  doeth  shall  prosper. 

The  ungodly  are  not  so  : 

But  are  like  the  chaff  which  the  wind  driveth  away. 

Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judgment, 

Nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  righteous. 

For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous  : 

But  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 
Psalm  XV. 

Lord,  who  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  ? 

Who  shall  dwell  in  thy  holy  hillf 

He  that  walketh  uprightly,  and  worketh  righteousness, 

And  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart. 

He  that  backbiteth  not  with  his  tongue. 

Nor  doeth  evil  to  his  neighbor. 

Nor  taketh  up  a  reproach  against  his  neighbor. 

In  whose  eyes  a  vile  person  is  contemned ; 

But  he  honoreth  them  that  fear  the  Lord. 

He  that  sweareth  to  his  own  hurt,  and  changeth  not. 

He  that  putteth  not  out  his  money  to  usury, 

Nor  taketh  reward  against  the  innocent. 

He  that  doeth  these  things  shall  never  be  moved,  \\ 


2 — Responsive  Readings. 
Selection  2. 

Psalm  xxxiv. 

I  will  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times  : 

His  praise  shall  continually  be  in  my  mouth. 

My  soul  jhall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord  : 

The  humble  shall  hear  thereof  ,  and  be  glad. 

Oh  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

And  Lt  us  exalt  His  name  together. 

I  sought  the  Lord,,  and  he  heard  me, 

And  delivered  mefroyn  all  my  fears. 

They  looked  unto  him,  and  were  lightened  : 

And  their  faces  were  not  ashamed. 

This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  him. 

And  saved  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

The  angel  of  th«  Lord  encampeth  round  about  them  that  fear  him. 

And  delivereth  them. 

O  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good  : 

Blessed  is  the  man  that  trtisteth  in  him. 

Oh  fear  the  Lord,  ye  his  saints: 

For  there  is  no  want  to  them  that  fear  him. 

The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger  : 

But  they  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  wa?it  any  good  thing. 

Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me  : 

J  will  teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life, 

A7id  loveth  mafty  days,  that  he  may  see  good  f 

Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil, 

A7id  thy  lips  from  speaking  guile 

Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good  ; 

Seek  peace,  and  pursue  it. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous. 

And  his  ears  are  open  unto  their  cry. 

The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil. 

To  cut  off  the  remejnbrance  of  the7n  from  the  earth. 

The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth, 

And  delivereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  broken  heart ; 

And  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit. 

Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous : 

But  the  Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  them  all. 

He  keepeth  all  his  bones: 

Not  one  of  them  is  broken. 


Responsive  Readings — 3-4 

Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked  : 

And  they  that  hate  the  righteous  shall  be  desolate. 
The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  his  servants  ; 
And  none  of  them  that  trust  in  him  shall  be  desolate. 


Selection  3. 

Psalm  xM. 

God  is  our  refuge  and  strength, 

A  very  present  help  in  trouble. 

Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the  earth  be  removed, 

And  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into  the  midst  cf  the  sea , 

Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be  troubled. 

Though  the  mountains  shake  with  the  swelling  thereof. 

There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make  glad  the  city  of  God; 

The  holy  place  of  the  tabernacles  of  the  Most  High. 

God  is  in  the  midst  of  her  ;  she  shall  not  be  moved ; 

God  shall  help  her^  and  that  right  early. 

The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were  moved ; 

He  uttered  his  voice,  the  earth  melted. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us ; 

The  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refuge. 

Come,  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord, 

What  desolations  he  hath  made  in  the  earth. . 

He  maketh  wars  to  cease,  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth; 

He  breaketh  the  bow,  and  cutteth  the  spear  in  sunder 

He  burneth  the  chariot  in  the  fira. 

Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God ; 

I%vill  be  exalted  among  the  heathen,  I  will  be  exalted  in  the  earth. 

The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us  ; 

The  God  of  Jacob  is  our  refugt 


Selection  4 

Psalm  li. 

Have  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  thy  loving-kindness: 

According  unto  the  multitude  of  thy  tender  mercies,  blot  out  my  transgreS' 
sions. 

Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity. 

And  cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions: 

And  my  sin  is  ever  before  me. 


4 — Responsive  Readings 

Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned, 

And  done  this  eT.>il  in  thy  sight  : 

That  thou  mightest  be  justified  when  thou  speakest, 

And  be  clear  when  thou  judgest. 

Behold,  I  was  shapen  in  iniquity, 

And  in  sin  did  my  mother  conceive  me. 

Behold  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts  : 

And  in  the  hidden  pari  thou -s halt  make  me  to  know  wisdom. 

Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean  : 

Wash  me,  and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness  ; 

That  the  bones  which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice* 

Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins, 

And  blot  out  all  mine  iniquities. 

Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God  ; 

And  renew  a  right  spirit  within  me. 

Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence; 

And  take  not  thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation; 

And  uphold  me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  thy  ways ; 

And  sinners  shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

Deliver  me  from  blood  guiltiness,  O  God,  thou  God  of  my  salvation; 

And  my  tongue  shall  sing  aloud  of  thy  righteousness. 

0  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips ; 

And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  praise. 
For  thou  desirest  not  sacrifice ;  else  would  I  give  it : 
Thou  delightest  not  in  burnt  offering. 
The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit: 
A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou  wilt  not  despise. 
Do  good  in  thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion  : 
Build  thou  the  walls  of  ferusalem. 

Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness, 
With  burnt  offering  and  whole  burnt  offering  :    Then  shall  they  offer  bul- 
locks  upon  thine  altar. 

Psalm  czxx. 

Out  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord.    Lord,  hear  my  voice: 
Let  thine  ears  be  attentive  to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 
If  thou.  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquity,  O  Lord,  who  shall  stand  ? 
But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee,  that  thou  mayest  be  feared, 

1  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait. 
And  in  his  word  do  I  hope. 


Responsive  Readings— 5 

My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord,  more  than  they  that  watcH  for  the  morning; 

I  say,  more  than  they  that  watch  for  the  morning. 

Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord  : 

For  with  the  Lord  there  is  mercy, 

And  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption, 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel  from  all  his  iniquities. 


Selection  5. 

Psalm  ciii. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul  ; 
And  all  that  is  within  me,  bles^  his  holy  name. 
Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ; 
And  forget  not  all  his  benefits; 
Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities  : 
Who  healeth  all  thy  diseases  ; 
Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction  ; 
Who  crowneth  thee  with  loving- kindness  and  tender  merczes 
Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things : 
So  that  thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagle's. 
The  Lord  executeth  righteousness. 
And  judgment  for  all  that  are  oppressed. 
He  made  known  his  ways  unto  Moses, 
His  acts  unto  the  children  of  Israel. 
The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious, 
Slow  to  anger  and  plenteous  in  mercy. 
He  will  not  always  chide  : 
Neither  will  he  keep  his  anger  for  evert 
He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins  ; 
Nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniquities. 
For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth. 
So  great  is  his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear  him. 
As  tar  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
So  far  hath  he  removed  our  transgressions  from  us^ 
Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children. 
So  the  Lord  pitieth  them  that  fear  him. 
For  he  knoweth  our  frame  ; 
He  rememhereth  that  we  are  dust. 
As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass : 
As  a  flower  of  the  field,  so  he  fiourisheth. 
For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone ; 
And  the  place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 


6 — Responsive  Readings. 

But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to  everlasting  upon  them, 
that  fear  him. 

And  his  righteousness  unto  children  s  children  , 
To  such  as  keep  his  covenant, 

And  to  those  that  remember  his  commandments  to  do  them. 
The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  in  the  heavens  : 
And  his  kingdom  ruleth  over  ad. 
Bless  the  Lord,  ye  his  angels,  that  excel  in  strength, 
That  do  his  commandTnents,  hearkening  unto  the  voice  of  his  word^ 
Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts; 
Ye  ministers  of  his,  that  do  his  pleasure. 
Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works,  in  all  places  of  his  dominion : 
Bless  the  Lord,  O  ?ny  soul. 


Selection  6. 

Psalm  xix. 

The  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  ; 

And  the  firmament  sheweth  his  handywork. 

Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech. 

And  night  unto  night  sheweth  knowledge. 

There  is  no  speech  nor  language, 

Where  their  voice  is  not  heard. 

Their  line  is  gon.e  out  through  all  the  earth. 

And  their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world. 

In  them  hath  he  set  a  tabernacle  for  the  sun. 

Which  is  as  a  bridegroom  coming  out  of  his  chamber.  And  rejoiceth  as  d 
strong  man  to  run  a  race. 

His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heaven, 

And  his  circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it :  And  there  is  nothing  hid  from  the 
Tuat  thereof 

The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  coavertLng  the  soul : 

The  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise  the  simple. 

The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the  heart: 

The  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlightening  the  eyes. 

The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever : 

The  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  altogether. 

More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than  much  fine  goldi 

Sweeter  also  than  honey,  and  the  honeycomb. 

Moreover  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned  : 

And  in  keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 


Responsive  Keadmg^ — 7 

Who  can  understand  his  errors? 

Cleanse  thou  me  from  secret  faults. 

Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins  ;  let  them  not  have 
dominion  over  me : 

Then  shall  I  be  upright,  and  I  shall  be  innocent  from,  the  great  transgres, 
sion. 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  my  heart,  be  accept- 
able in  thy  sight, 

O  Lord,  my  Strength,  and  my  Redeemer, 


Selection  7. 

Psalm  xxiii. 

The  Lord  is  my  shepherd ; 

I  shall  not  want. 

He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures  : 

He  leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

He  restoreth  my  soul: 

He  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of  righteousness,  for  his  name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  1  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear 
no  evil: 

For  thou  art  with  me  ;  thy  rod  and  thy  staff  they  comfot  t  me. 

Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of  mine  enemies : 

Thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil ;  my  cup  runneth  over. 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the  days  of  my  life  : 

And  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for  ever. 
Psalm  xxiv. 

The  earth  is  the  LoRDS  and  the  fulness  thereof; 

The  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas. 

And  established  it  upon  the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  tne  Lord? 

And  who  shall  stand  in  his  holy  place  ? 

He  that  hath  clean  hands  and  a  pure  heart; 

Who  hath  not  lifted  ui>  his  soul  unto  vanity  nor  sworn  deceitftilly. 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord^ 

And  righteousness  from  the  God  of  hii  salvation. 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  liim. 

That  seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

Lift  up  your  head,  O  ye  gates, 

And  be  ye  lifted  up,  ye  everlasting  doo^s:  and  the  King  of  Glory  shcth 


8 — Responsive  Readings 

Who  is  this  King  ot  glory  ? 

The  Lord  strong  and  mighty,  the  LORD  mighty  in  battle. 
Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ; 

Even  lift  them  up,  ye  everlasting  doors;   and  the  King  of  Glory   shall 
come  in. 

Who  is  this  King  of  Glory  ? 

The  Lord  of  hosts.  He  is  the  King  of  Glory, 


Selection  8; 

Psalm  xlviii. 

Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised, 

In  the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  his  holiness. 

Beautiful  for  situation,  the  joy  of  the  whole  earth,  is  Mount  Zion, 

On  the  sides  of  the  north,  the  city  of  the  great  King. 

God  is  known  in  her  palaces  for  a  refuge. 

For,  lo,  the  kings  were  assembled,  they  passed  by  together. 

They  saw  it,  and  so  they  marvelled  ; 

They  were  troubled,  and  hasted  away. 

Fear  took  hold  upon  them  there,  and  pain,  as  of  a  woman  in  travail. 

Thou  breakest  the  ships  of  Tarshish  with  an  east  wind. 

As  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen,  in  the  city  of  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

In  the  city  of  our  God  :  God  will  establish  it  for  ever. 

We  have  thought  of  thy  loving-kindness,  O  God, 

In  the  midst  of  thy  temple. 

According  to  thy  name,  O  God,  so  is  thy  praise,  unto  the  ends  of  the 
earth: 

Thy  right  hand  is  full  of  righteousness. 

Let  Mount  Zion  rejoice, 

IM  the  daughters  of  fudah  be  glad,  because  of  thy  judgments. 

Walk  about  Zion,  and  go  round  about  her  : 

Tell  the  towers  thereof: 

Mark  ye  well  her  bulwarks,  consider  her  palaces. 

That  ye  may  tell  it  to  the  generation  following. 

For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever ; 

He  will  be  our  guide,  even  unto  death, 
iPsalm  Ixxxiv. 

How  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles, 

O  Lord  of  hosts  / 

My  soul  longeth.  yea.  even  fainteth  for  the  courts  of  the  LoRD*- 

My  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living  God. 


Responsive  Readings — 9 

Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  a  house, 

And  the  swallow  a  nest  for  herself,  where  she  may  lay  her  youngs 

Even  thine  altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts. 

My  King  and  my  God. 

Bles^ed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house  : 

They  will  be  still  praising  thee. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whose  streTigth  is  in  thee  ; 

In  whose  heart  are  the  ways  of  them. 

Who  passing  through  the  valley  of  Baca  make  it  a  well : 

77/*?  rain  also  fillet h  the  pools. 

They  go  from  strength  to  strength. 

Every  one  of  them  in  Zion  appear eth  before  God, 

0  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer: 
Give  ear  O  God  of  facob. 

Behold,  O  God  our  shield. 

And  look  upon  the  face  of  thine  anointed. 

For  a  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand. 

1  had  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the  house  of  my  God,  Than  to  dwellin  the 
tents  of  wickedness. 

For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield  : 

The  Lord  will  give  grace  and  glory  ;  No  good  thing  will  he  withhold  from- 
them  that  walk  uprightly. 
O  Lord  of  hosts. 
Blessed  is  the  man  thaf  trusteth  in  thee. 


Selection  9. 

Psalm  xcii. 

It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord, 

And  to  sing  praises  unto  thy  name,  O  Most  High  : 

To  show  forth  thy  loving-kindness  in  the  morning, 

And  thy  faithfulness  every  night, 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the  psaltery; 

Upon  the  harp  v^ith  a  solemn  sound. 

For  thou.  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  thy  work* 

/  will  triumph  in  the  works  of  thy  hands. 

O  Lord,  how  great  are  thy  works  ! 

And  thy  thoughts  are  very  deep. 

A  brutish  man  knoweth  not; 

Neither  doth  a  fool  understand  this, 

\Vhen  the  wicked  spring  as  the  grass, 

And  when  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  do  flouns/i 


10— Responsive  Readings 

It  is  that  they  shall  be  destroyed  for  ever ; 
But  thou,  LoRD^  art  most  high  for  evermore. 
For,  lo,  thine  enemies,  O  Lord, 

For,  lo,  thine  enemies  shall  perish  ;  All  the  workers  of  iniquity  shall  be 
scattered. 

But  my  horn  shalt  thou  exalt  like  the  horn  of  an  unicorn  : 

I  shall  be  anointed  with  fresh  oil. 

Mine  eye  also  shall  see  my  desire  on  mine  enemies, 

And  mine  ears  shall  hear  my  desire  of  the  wicked  that  rise  up  against  me^ 

The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm  tree ; 

He  shall  grow  like  a  cedar  in  Lebanon. 

Those  that  be  planted  in  the  house  ot  the  Lord, 

Shall  flourish  in  the  courts  of  our  God. 

They  shall  still  bring  forth  fruit  in  old  age ; 

They  shall  be  fat  and  flourishing  ; 

To  show  that  the  Lord  is  upright : 

He  is  my  rock,  and  there  is  no  unrighteousness  in  him 


Selection  lo. 

Psaim  xciii. 

The  Lord  reigneth, 

He  is  clothed  with  majesty , 

(The  Lord  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith  he  hath  girded  himself. 

The  w  or  id  also  is  s  tab  lis  he  d,  that  it  cannot  be  moved. 

Thy  throne  is  established  of  old: 

Thou  art  from  everlasting. 

The  floods  have  lifted  up,  O  Lord, 

The  floods  have  lifted  up  their  voice.     The  floods  lift  up  their  w .  ves. 

The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  noise  of  many  waters, 

Vea,  than  the  mighty  waves  of  the  sea. 

Thy  testimonies  are  very  sure  :^ 

Holiness  become th  thine  house,  O  Lord,  for  ever. 
Psalm  xcvi. 

Oh  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song : 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earthy 

Sing  unto  the  Lord,  bless  his  name  ; 

Show  forth  his  salvatiojt  from  day  to  day^ 

Declare  his  glory  among  the  heathen. 

His  wonders  among  all  peopie 

For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greacry  to  be  praised : '  '*' 

He  is  to  be  feared  above  alipeds. 


Responsive  Readings — ii  ^ 

For  all  the  gods  of  the  nations  are  idols. 
But  the  Lord  made  the  heavens. 
Honor  and  majesty  are  before  him  : 
Strength  and  beauty  are  in  his  sanctuary. 
Give  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  kindreds  of  the  people, 
Give  unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength. 
Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his  name: 
Bring  an  ojff'erin^,  and  come  into  his  courts. 
Oh  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness: 
Fear  before  him,  all  the  earth. 
oay  among  the  heathen  that  the  Lord  reigneth : 

The  world  also  shall  be  established,  that  it  shall  not  be  moved     he  shall^ 
jiidfre  the  people  righteously. 

Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  the  earth  be  glad; 

Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof. 

Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  therein  : 

Then  shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice 

Before  the  Lord  :  for  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth : 

He  shall  judge  the  world  with  righteousness.  And  th^  people  with  his  truth,  s 


Selection  ii. 

'3r.lm  cxxi. 

I  will  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills, 

From  whence  cometh  my  help. 

My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord, 

Which  made  heaven  and  earth. 

He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved: 

He  that  keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber^ 

Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel 

Shall  neither  slumber  nor  sleep. 

The  LordJs  thy  keeper: 

The  Lord  is  thy  shade  upon  thy  right  hand. 

The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day. 

Nor  the  moon  by  night. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil. 

He  shall  preserve  thy  soul. 

The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy  coming  in. 

From  this  time  forth,  and  even  for  evermore. 
Psalm  cxxii. 

I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me, 

Let  lis  go  in  fa  the  house  of  the  Lord. 


12 — Responsive  Readings 

Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates,  O  Jerusalem. 

Jerusalem  is  builded  as  a  city  that  is  compact  together: 

Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the  Lord, 

Unto  the  testimony  of  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto  the  ndme  of  the  LORDw 

For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment, 

7he  thrones  of  the  house  of  David, 

Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem  : 

They  shall  prosper  that  love  thee. 

Peace  be  within  thy  walls. 

And  prosperity  within  thy  palaces. 

For  my  brethren  and  companions*  sakes, 

I  will  now  say.  Peace  be  within  thee 

Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God, 
-  /  will  seek  thy  good. 
Pt^alm  cxxv. 

They  that  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  as  Mount  Zion, 

Which  cannot  be  removed,  but  abide th  for  ever. 

As  the  mountains  are  round  about  Jerusalem, 

3o  the  Lord  is  round  about  his  people,  from  henceforth  even  for  ever. 

For  the  rod  of  the  wicked  shall  not  rest  upon  the  lot  of  the  righteous ; 

.  Lest  the  righteous  put  forth  their  hands  unto  iniquity. 

Do  good,  O  Lord,  unto  those  that  be  good. 

And  to  them  that  are  ufiright  in  their  hearts. 

As  for  such  as  turn  aside  unto  their  crooked  ways. 

The  Lord  shall  lead  them  forth,  with  the  workers  of  iniquity.    But  peace 
*hall  be  upon  Israel, " 


Selection  12. 

Psalm  xc. 

Lord,  thou,  hast  been  our  dwelling-place, 

Jn  all  generations. 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  Or  ever  thou  hadst  formed  the 
fajrth  and  the  world. 

Even  from  everlasting  to  everlasting,  thou  aJ^t  God, 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction  ; 

And  saysest,  Return,  ye  children  of  men. 

^Gt  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yesterday  when  it  is  past. 

And  CLS  a  watch  in  the  night. 

Thou  carriest  them  away  as  with  a  flood  ;  t^ey  are  as  a  sleep : 

Jn  the  morning^  they  are  like  grass  which  groweth  up; 


Responsive  Readings — 13 

In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up ; 
In  the  evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 
For  we  are  consumed  by  thine  anger, 
And  by  thy  wrath  are  we  troubled. 
Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  thee, 
Our  secret  sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 
For  all  our,  days  are  passed  away  in  thy  wrath : 
We  spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 
The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten : 
And  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore  y.mrs^ 
Yet  is  there  strength  labor  and  sorrow ; 
For  it  is  soon  cut  c^\  and  we  fly  away. 
Who  knoweth  the  power  of  thine  anger  ? 
Eve)t  according  to  thy  fear,  so  is  thy  wrath. 
So  teach  us  to  number  our  days, 
That  we  may  apply  aur  hearts  unto  wisdom. 
Return,  O  Lord,  how  long? 
And  let  it  repent  thee  concerning  thy  servants. 
O  satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy  ; 
That  we  ?nay  rejoice  and  be  glad  all  our  days,  . 
Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  thou  hast  afflicted  us. 
And  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen  evil. 
Let  thy  work  appear  unto  thy  servants. 
And  thy  glory  unto  their  children. 
And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us : 

And  establish  thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us  ;    Yea,  the  work  of  out*  I 
hands  establish  thou  it 


Selection  13. 

Psalm  xcl. 

He  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most  High 

Shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

I  will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  reluge  and  my  fortress: 

My  God ;  in  him  will  I  trust. 

Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the  fowler. 

And  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

He  shall  cOver  thee  with  his  feathers,  and  under  his  wings  shs^t  tbOQtruSt|. 

Hii  truth  shall  be  thy  shield  and  buckler. 

Thou  shaU  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night ; 

Nor  for  the  arrow  th  t  fiieth  by  day  ; 


X4^Responsive  Readings 

Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness : 

J>!or  for  the  destruction  that  ivasteth  at  noonday, 

A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and  ten  thousand  at  thy  right  hand; 

But  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

Only  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  behold. 

And  see  the  reward  of  the  wicked 

Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord,  which  is  my  refuge. 

Even  the  Most  High,  thy  habitation  ;^ 

There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee/ 

Neither  shall  any  plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over,  thee, 

To  keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands, 

Lest  thou  dash  thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  adder : 

The  young  lion,  and  the  dragon,  shalt  thou  trample  under  feet. 

Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore  will  I  deliver  himt 

I  will  set  him  on  high,  because  Jit  hath  known  my  name. 

He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  answer  him : 

'J  will  be  with  him  in  trouble  ^  I  will  deliver  him  and  honor  hinu 

With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him, 

And  show  him  my  salvation. 


Selection  14. 

Isaiah  Iv. 

Ho,  every  one  that  thirsteth,  come  ye  to  the  waters. 
And  he  that  hath  no  money  :  come  ye,  buy,  and  eat ; 
Yea,  come,  buy  wine  and  milk, 
Without  money  and  without  price. 

Wherefore  do  ye  spend  money  for  that  whjich  is  not  bread  ?i 
And  your  iabor  for  that  which  saiisfieth  notf 
Hearken  diligently  unto  me,  and  eat  ye  that  which  is  good, 
And  let  your  soul  delight  itself  in  fatness. 
Incline  your  ear,  and  come  unto  me ; 
Hear,  and  your  soul  shall  live  : 
And  I  will  make  an  everlasting  covenant  with  you, 
^ven  the  sure  mercies  of  David, 
Behold,  I  have  given  him  for  a  witness  to  the  people, 
A  leader  and  commander  to  the  people. 
Behold,  thou  shalt  call  a  nation  that  thou  knowest  not, 
^  And  nations  that  knew  not  thee  shall  run  unto  thee. 


Responsive  Readings — 15 

Because  of  the  Lord  thy  God,  and  for  the  Holy  One  of  Israel; 

For  he  hath  glorified  thee. 

Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  he  may  be  found, 

Call  ye  upon  him  while  he  is  near  :, 

Xet  the  wicked  forsake  his  way, 

And  the  unrighteous  man  his  thoughts  : 

And,let  him  return  unto  the  Lord,  and  he  will  have  mercy  updnliim: 

And  to  our  God,  for  he  will  abundantly  pardon. 

For  my  thoughts  are  not  your  thoughts. 

Neither  are  your  -ivays  my  ways^  saith  the  Lord, 

For  as  the  heavens  are  higher  than  the  earth, 

'  So  are  my  -ways  higher  than  your  ways.  And  my  thoughts  than  ydin^ 
■JAOughts. 

For  as  the  rain  cometh  down,  and  the  snow  from  heaven, . 

'^ndreiumeih  not  thither, 

:3ut  watereth  the  earth,  and  maketh  it  bring  forth,  and  bnd,^ 

That  it  may  give  seed  to  the  sower  and  bread  to  the  eater.: 

So  shall  my  word  be  that  goeth  forth  out  of  my  mouth ; 

It  shall  not  return  unto  me  void, 

But  it  shall  accomplish  that  which  I  please, 

■And  it  shall  prosper  in  the  thing  whereto  I  sent  itA 
^Tor  ye  shall  go  out  with  joy, 
;  And  be  led  forth  with  peace  : 

The  mountains  and  .the  hills  shall  break  forth  before  you  into  singing,  '■ 
"And  all  the  trees  of  the  field  shall  clap  their  hands\ 
[Instead  of  the  thorn  shall  come  up  the  fir  tree, 
.^nd  instead  of  the  brier  shall  come  up  the  myrtle  tree  : 
'And  it  shall  be  to  the  Lord  for  a  name, 
kj^ok, an  everlasting  sign  that  shall  not  be  cut  off„  \ 


Selection  15. 

Job  XIV. 

Man  that  is  bOrn  of  a  woman 
Is  of  few  days,  and  full  of  trouble. 

He  cometh  forth  like  a  flower,  'and  is  cut  down  :  Hefleeth  also  ccra  shadow, 
and  continue th  not. 

,  And  dost  thou  open  thine  eyes  upon  such  an  one, 
And  bringest  me  into  judgment  with  thee  f 
Who  can  bring  a  clean  thing  out  of  an  unclean  ; 
Not  one: 


15— Responsive  Readings 

Seeing  his  days  are  determined. 

The  number  of  his  months  are  with  thee.  Thou  hast  appointed  his  bounds 
that  he  cannot  ^ass  ; 

Turn  from  him  that  he  may  rest, 

Till  he  shall  accomplish,  as  an  hireling,  his  day. 

For  there  is  hope  of  a  tree,  If  it  be  cut  down,  that  it  will  sprout  again, 

And  that  the  tender  branch  thereof  will  not  cease. 

Though  the  root  thereof  wax  old  in  the  earth, 

And  the  stock  thereof  die  in  the  ground ; 

Yet  through  the  scent  of  water  it  will  bud. 

And  bring  forth  boughs  like  a  plant. 

But  man  dieth,  and  wasteth  away  : 

Yea,  man  give th  up  the  ghost,  and  where  is  het 

As  the  waters  fail  from  the  sea. 

And  the  food  decay  eth  and  drieth  up  ; 

So  man  lieth  down,  and  riseth  not : 

Till  the  heavens  be  no  more,  they  shall  not  awake.  Nor  be  raised  out  of 
their  sleep. 

O  that  thou  wouldest  hide  me  in  the  grave, 

That  thou  wouldest  keep  me  secret,  until  thy  wrath  be  past.  That  thou 
wouldest  appoint  me  a  set  time,  and  rem.ember  me  J 

If  a  man  die,  shall  he  hve  again  ? 

All  the  days  of  my  appointed  time  will  I  wait.  Till  my  change  come. 

Thou  shalt  call,  aad  I  will  answer  thee  : 

Thou  wilt  have  a  desire  to  the  work  of  thine  hands. 

For  now  thou  numberest  my  steps : 

.  Dost  thou  not  wa-tch  ov\^  my  sin  ? 

My  transgression  is  sealed  up  in  a  bag. 

And  thou  sewest  up  mine  iniquity. 

And  snrely  the  mountain  falling  cometh  to  nought. 

And  the  rock  is  removed  out  of  his  place. 

The  waters  wear  the  stones ; 

Thou  washest  away  the  things  which  grow  out  of  (he  dust  of  the  earth . 
And  thou  destroy  est  the  hope  of  man. 

Thou  prevailest  for  ever  against  him  and  he  passeth : 

Thou  changes  t  his  countenance,  and  send  est  hm  away. 

His  sons  come  to  honor,  and  he  knoweth  it  not: 

And  they  are  brought  low,  but  he  perceiveth  it  not  of  them^ 

But  his  flesh  upon  him  shall  have  pain, 

And  his  soul  within  him  shall  mourn.. 


Responsive  Readings — 16 
Selection  i6. 

Ectleslastes,  vii,  xii. 

A  good  name  is  better  than  precious  ointment ; 

And  the  day  of  death  than  the  day  of  one's  birth. 

It  is  better  to  go  to  the  house  of  mourning,  than  to  go  te  the  house  <* 
feasting: 

For  that  is  the  end  of  all  men  ;  and  the  living  will  lay  it  to  his  hearts 

Sorrow  is  better  than  laughter.: , 

For  by  the  sadness  of  the  countenance  the  heart  is  7nade  better. 

The  heart  of  the  wise  is  in  the  house  ot  mourning^ 

Rut  the  heart  of  fools  is  in  the  house  of  mirth. 

Better  is  the  end  of  a  thing  thaii  the  beginning  thereof: 

And  the  patient  in  spirit  is  better  than  the  proud  in  spirit. 

Be  not  hasty  in  thy  spirit  to  be  angry  : 

For  anger  resteth  in  the  bosom  op  fools. 

Say  not  thou,  What  is  the  cause  that  the  former  days  were  better  thaii . 
these? 

"  For  thou  dost  not  inquire  wisely  concerning  this. 

Wisdom  is  good  with  an  inheritance  : 

And  by  it  there  is  profit  to  them  that  see  the  sun.. 

For  wisdom  is  a  defence,  and  money  is  a  defence  . 

But  the  excellency  of  kftowledge  js,  that  wisdom  giveth  life  to  them  that 
have  it. 

Consider  the  work  of  God : 

For  who  can  ?nake  that  straight,  which  he  hath  made  crooked  ? 

In  the  day  of  ^  v^sperity  be  joyful, 

But  in  the  day  of  adversity  consider . 

God  also  hath  set  the  one  over  against  the  other, 

To  the  end  that  7nan  should  find  nothing  after  him. 

Remember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of  thy  youth. 

While  the  evil  days  come  not,  nor  the  years  draw  nigh^  When  thou  shall 
say,  I  have  no  pleasure  in  them  ; 

While  the  sun,  or  the  light,  or  the  moon,  or  the  stars,  be  not  darkened. 

Nor  the  clouds  return  after  the  rain  : 

In  the  day  when  the  keepers  of  the  house  shall  tremble, 

And  the  strong  men  shall  bow  themselves, 

And  the  grinders  cease  because  they  are  i^^^. 

And  those  that  look  out  of  the  windows  be  darkened. 

And  the  doors  shall  be  shut  in  the  streets,  when  the  sound  of  the  grinding 
is  low : 

And  he  shall  rise  up  at  the  voice  of  the  bird,  And  all  the  daughters  of 
mu^ic  shall  be  brought  low; 


t7 — Responsive  Readings 

Also  when  they  shall  be  afraid  of  that  which  is  high. 
And  fears  shall  be  in  the  way. 
And  the  almond  tree  shall  flourish, 
And  the  grasshopper  shall  be  a  burden. 
And  desire  shall  fail : 

Because  man  goeth  to  his  long  home,  and  the  mourners  go  about  the  streets 
Or  ever  the  silver  cord  be  loosed, 
Or  the  goldeti  bowl  be  broken, 
Or  the  pitcher  be  broken  at  the  fountain. 
Or  the  wheel  broken  at  the  cistern. 
Then  shall  the  dust  return  to  the  earth  as  it  waj ; 
And  the  spirit  shall  return  unto  God  who  gave  it. 
Let  us  hear  the  conclusion  of  the  whole  matter: 

Fear  God,  and  keep  his  commandments  ;  for  this  is  the.whole  duty  of  man 
For  God  shall  bring  every  work  into  judgment, 
'  With  every  secret  thing,  whether  it  be  good,  or  whether  it  be  evil. 


Selection  17 

Revelation,  xxi:  xxii. 

And  I  saw  a  new  heaven  and  a  new  earth  : 

For  the  first  heaven  and  the  first  earth  were  passed  away  ;  and  there  was 
no  more  sea. 

And  I  John  saw  the  holy  city,  new  Jerusalem,  coming  down  from  God  out 
of  heaven. 

Prepared  as  a  bride  adorned  for  her  husband. 

And  I  heard  a  great  voice  out  of  heaven  saying,  Behold,  the  tabernacle.of 
God  is  with  men,  and  he  will  dwell  with  them. 

And  they  shall  be  his, people,  and  God  himself  shall  be  with  them,  and  be 
their  God. 

And  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes  ; 

And  there  shall  be  no  more  death,  neither  sorrow,  nor  crying,  neither  skaic 
there  be  any  more  pain  :  for  the  former  things  are  passed  away. 

And  he  carried  me  away  in  the  spirit  to  a  great  and  high  mountain, 

And  showed  fne  that  great  city,  the   holy  Jerusalem,  descending  out  of 
heaven  from  Goa, 

Having  the  glory  of  God :   and  her  light  was  like  unto  a   stone  most 
precious, 

Even  like  a  jasper  stone,  clear  as  crystal  ; 

And  had  a  wall  great  and  high,  and  had  twelve  gates,  and  at  the  gates 
twelve  angels. 


Responsive  Readings. — 17 

And  nanus  written  thereon,  which  are  the  names  of  the  twelve  tribes  of 
the  children  of  Israel: 

And  the  building  of  the  wall  of  it  was  of  jasper : 

And  the  city  was  pure  gold,  like  unto  clear  glass. 

And  the  foundations  of  the  wall  of  the  city  were  garnished 

With  all  ynanner  of  precious  stones. 

And  the  twelve  gates  were  twelve  pearls ;  every  several  gate  was  of  one 
pearl : 

And  the  street  of  the  city  was  pure  gold ^  as  it  were  transparent  glass. 

And  I  saw  no  temple  therein  : 

For  the  Lord  God  Ahnighty  and  the  Lamb  are  the  temple  of  it. 

And  the  city  had  no  need  of  the  sun,  neither  of  the  moon  to  shine  irt  it; 

For  the  glory  of  God  did  lighten  it,  and  the  Lamb  is  the  light  thereof. 

And  the  nations  of  them  which  are  saved  shall  walk  in  the  light  of  it : 

And  the  Kings  of  the  earth  do  bring  their  glory  and  honor  into  it. , 

And  the  gites  of  it  shall  not  be  shut  at  all  by  day : 

For  there  shall  be  no  night  there. 

And  they  shall  bring  the  glory  and  honor  of  the  nations  into  it.  And 
there  shall  in  no  wise  enter  into  it  any  thing  that  defileth. 

Neither  whatsoever  worketh  abomination,  or  maketh  a  lie.  But  they 
which  are  written  in  the  Lamb's  book  of  life. 

And  he  showed  me  a  pure  river  of  water  of  life,  clear  as  crystal. 

Proceeding  out  of  the  throne  of  Goa  and  of  the  Lamb, 

In  the  midst  of  the  street  of  it,  and  on  either  side  of  the  river,  was  there 
the  tree  of  life, 

Which  bare  twelve  manner  of  fruits,  and  yielded  her  fruit  every  month  . 
And  the  leaves  of  the  tree  were  for  the  healing  of  the  nations. 

And  there  shall  be  no  more  curse  : 

But  the  throne  of  God  and  of  the  Lamb  shall  be  in  it;  and  his  servants 
shall  serve  him  : 

And  they  shall  see  his  face : 

And  his  name  shall  be  in  their  foreheads,. 

And  there  shall  be  no  night  there ;  and  they  need  no  candle,  neither  light 
of  the  sun  ; 

For  the  Lord  God  giveth  them  light :  and  they  shall  reign  forever  and 
ever. 

Blessed  are  they  that  do  his  commandments,  that  they  may  have  right 
to  the  tree  of  life, 

And  may  enter  in  through  the  gates  into  tha  city, 

I  Jesus  have  sent  mine  angel  to  testify  unto  you  these  things  in  the 
churches. 

/  am  the  root  and  the  Ojffspring  of  David,  and  the  bright  and  morning 
star. 


17 — Responsive  Readings. 

And  the  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say,  Come.  And  let  him^  that  heareth  say, ! 
Come. 

A7td  let  him  that  is  athirst  come.  And  whosoever  will,  let  him  take  the 
'water  of  life  freely. 

He  which  testifieth  these  things  saith,  Surely  I  come  quickly. 

Amen,    Even  so,  come,  Lord  fesus. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be' with  you  all. 

Amen. 


HOLLOND  Hymns. 


We  are  Soldiers  of  the  Cross. 

We  are  soldiers  of  the  cross, 
Battling  for  the  right; 
We  are  marching  on  to  war. 
With  shield  and  buckler  bright; 
We  are  children  of  a  King, 
Who  sits  enthron'd  on  high  ; 
He  is  strong,  and  we  shall  win. 
If  on  Him  we  rely. 


Christian  Soldi<3rsi. 

Onward  !  Christian  soldiers. 

Marching  as  for  war, 
With  the  cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before ; 
Christ,  the  Royal  Master, 

Leads  against  the  foe. 
Forward  into  battle 

See  his  banner  go. 


Chorus. 


Chorus. 


As  we  march  ring  out  the  song. 
Lift  the  cross  on  high; 

Blow  the  trumpet  loud  and  long, 
And  shout  the  battle  cry. 


Onward  !  Christian  soldiers, 
Marching  as  to  war. 

With  the  cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before. 


We  are  soldiers  of  the  cross. 

Faithful,  valiant,  true ; 

Doing  with  our  strength  and  might, 

Whate'er  we  find  to  do  ; 

Never  yielding  unto  sin, 

Tho'  fees  encamp  around  ; 

Armed  we'll  stand  in  virtue  strong 

And  hold  the  vantage  ground. — Uho. 


2  Like  a  mighty  army 

Moves  ihe  Clmrch  of  God 
Brothers,  are  we  treading 

Where  the  saints  have  trod? 
We  are  not  divided, 

All  one  body  we, 
One  in  hope  and  doctrine,' 

One  in  charity. — Cho. 


We  are  soldiers  of  the  cross. 
Let  us  ever  be  ; 
Worthy  of  the  name  we  bear, 
And  loyal  unto  Thee  ; 
Then  forever  we  will  give 
To  Thee,  O  Lord,  all  praise  ; 
Marching  on ;  Thy  cause  shall  be 
The  glory  of  our  days, — Cho. 


3  Onward  !  then,  ye  people. 

Join  our  happy  throng, 
Blend  with  ours  your  voices. 

In  triumphant  song; 
Glory,  praise  and  honor, 

Unto  Christ,  the  King, 
This,  thro'  countless  ages. 

Men  and  angels  sing.— Cho. 


Stand  up  for  Jesus! 

I  Stand  up  !  stand  up  for  Jesus  1 

Ye  soldiers  of  the  cross  ; 
Lift  high  His  royal  banner. 

It  must  not  suffer  loss; 
From  victory  unto  victory 

His  army  He  shall  lead. 
Till  every  foe  is  vanquished. 

And  Christ  is  Lord  indeed. 


2  Stand  up !   stand  up  for  Jesus  ! 

Stand  in  His  strength  alone  ; 

Tne  arm  of  flesh  will  fail  you— 

Ye  dare  not  trust  your  own  ; 

Put  on  the  gospel  armor, 

And,  watching  unto  prayer. 
Where  duty  calls,  or  danger. 
Be  never  wanting  there. 


3  Stand  up  !  stand  up  for  Jesus  I 

The  strife  will  not  be  long; 
This  day  the  noise  of  battle, 

The  next,  the  victor's  song  ; 
To  him  that  overcometh, 

A  crown  of  life  shall  be; 
He  with  the  King  of  Glory 

Shall  reign  eternally. 


A  Uplift  the  Banner., 

1  Uplift  the  banner  !     Let  it  float 

Sky-ward  and  sea-ward,  high  and  wide. 
The  sun  shall  light  its  shining  folds, 
The  Cross,  on  which  the  Saviour  died. 

2  Uplift  the  banner  !     Angels  bend 

In  anxious  silence  o'er  the  sign. 
And  vainly  seek  to  comprehend 
The  wonder  of  the  Love  Divine. 

3  Uplift  the  banner  !     Heathen  lands 

Shall  see  from  far  the  glorious  sight. 
And  nations,  gathering  at  the  call, 
Their  spirits  kindle  in  its  light. 

4  Uplift  the  banner  !     Let  it  float , 

Sky-ward  and  sea-ward,  high  and  wide; 
Or.r  nlory  only  in  the  Cross, 
Our  only  hope,  the  Crucified. 

5  Uplifi  the  banner  !     Wide  and  high, 

Sea -ward  and  sky-ward  let  it  shine  : 
Nor  skill,  nor  might,  nor  merit  our« ; 
We  conquer  only  in  that  sign. 


HOLLOND    HYIvINS. 


5 


6 


Brightly  Gleams. 

I  Brightly  gleams  our  banner. 
Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wanderers  onward 

To  their  home  on  high. 
Journeying  o'er  the  desert. 

Gladly  thus  we  pray, 
And  with  hearts  united 

Take  our  heaveriward  way. 
Brightly  gleams,  etc. 

«  Jesus,  Lord  and  Master, 

At  Thy  sacred  Feet, 
Here  with  hearts  rejoicing. 

See  Thy  children  meet; 
Often  have  we  left  Thee^ 

Often  gone  astray. 
Keep  us,  mighty  SavitJUr, 

In  the  narrow  way. — Cho. 

3  All  our  days  direct  us 

In  the  way  we  co, 
Lead  us  on  victorious 

Over  every  foe  : 
Bid  Thine  angels  sh-eld  us 

When  the  storm-clouds  lour, 
Pardon  Thou  and  save  us 

In  the  last  dread  hour. — Cho. 

4  Then  with  Saints  and  Angels 

May  we  join  above, 
Offering  prayers  and  praises " 

At  Thy  throne  of  love ; 
When  the  toil  is  over. 

Then  come*  r-st  and  peac 
Jesus  in  His  Beauty, 

Songs  that  never  cease. — Cho. 


We  March. 


,  X  We  come  in  the  might  of  the  Lord  of  Light, 
,  With  joyful  strains  to  meet  Him, 

(      And  we  put  to  flight  the  armies  of  night. 
That  the  sons  of  day  may  greet  Him. 

Chorus. 

We  march,  we  march  to  victory  ! 

With  the  Cross  of  the  Lord  before  us, 
Wuh  his  loving  eye  looking  down  from  tTie  sky. 

And  his  holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. 

S  He  marches  in  front  of  His  banner  unfurled, 

Which  He  raised  tha:  His  own  might  find  Him, 
And  the  Holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world 
Falls  into  rank  behind  Him. — Cho. 

•  3  And  the  choir  of  angels  with  song  awaits 
Our  march  to  the  golden  Sion  : 
For  our  Captain  has  broken  the  brazen  gates. 
And  hurst  the  bars  of  iron. — Cho. 


n    The  Son  of  God  goes  forth 
'  to  War. 

I  The  Son  of  God  goes  forth  to  war 

A  kingly  crown  to  gain  ; 
His  blood-red  banner  streams  afar; 

Who  follows  in  his  train? 
Who  best  can  drink  his  cup  cf  woe. 

Triumphant  over  pain. 
Who  patient  bears  his  cross  below— 

He  follows  in  his  train. 


2  A  glorious  band,  the  chosen  few 

On  whom  the  spirit  came; 
Twelve  valiant  saints,  their  hope  they  knew, 

And  mocked  the  cross  and  flame  ; 
Thev  met  the  tyrant's  brandished  steel. 

The  lion's  gory  mane  ; 
They  bowed  their  necks  the  death  to  feel : 

Who  follows  in  their  train  ? 


3  A  noble  army — men  and  boys, 

The  matron  and  the  maid — 
Around  the  Saviour's  throne  rejoice. 

In  robes  of  light  arrayed; 
They  climbed  the  st-ep  ascent  of  heaven, 

Through  peril,  toil  and  pain: 
O  God.  to  us  may  grace  be  given 

To  follow  in  their  train  I 


8 


Walk  in  the  Light. 

X  Walk  in  the  light  the  Lord  hath  given. 
To  guide  thy  steps  aright  ; 
His  Holy  Spirit  sent  from  heav'n. 
Can  cheer  the  darkest  night. 


Chorus. 

Walk  in  the  light,  walk  in  the  light. 
Walk  in  the  light, 
Walk  in  the  light,  the  light  of  God. 


2  Walk  in  the  light  of  gospel  truth. 
That  shines  from  Gods  own  word  ; 
A  light  to  guide  in  early  youth 
The  faithful  of  the  Lord.— Cho. 


3  Walk  in  the  light !  tho'  shadows  dark, 
Like  spectres  cross  thy  way  ; 
Darkness  will  flee  before  the  light 
Of  God's  eternal  day. — Cho. 


4  Then  onward  we  march,  our  arms  to  prove, 
With  the  banner  of  Christ  before  us, 
With  his  eye  of  love  looking  down  from  above, 
^     And  His  holy  arm  spread  o'er  us. — Cho, 


4  Walk  in  the  light !  and  thou  shall  knowl 
The  love  of  God  to  thee  :  ' 

The  fellowship,  so  sweet  below, 
la  heaven  will  sw«.cier  be. — Cho. 


HOLLOND    HYxVINS 


9 


SIngr  the  Praises. 

Daily,  daily  sing  the  praises 
Orthe  City  God  hjth  made  ; 

In  the  beauteous  fields  of  Eden 
Its  foundation-stones  are  laid. 


Chorus, 

0  that  I  had  wings  of  angels 

Here  to  spread  and  heavenward  fly. 

1  would  seek  the  gates  o<  Zion, 
Far  beyond  the  starry  sky  1 

a  All  the  walls  of  that  dear  City 

Are  of  bright  and  burnished  gold  : 
It  is  matchless  in  its  beauty, 
And  its  treasures  are  untold.— Cho, 

3  From  the  throne  a  river  issues, 

Clear  as  crj'stal,  passing  bright. 
And  it  traverses  the  City 

Like  a  sudden  beam  of  light. — Cho. 

4  There  the  wind  is  sweetly  fragrant. 

And  is  laden  with  the  song 
Of  the  Seraphs,  and  the  Elders, 

And  the  great  redeeming  throng. — Cko* 

5  O  I  would  my  ears  were  open 

Here  to  catch  that  happy  strain  I 
O  I  would  my  eyes  £ome  vision 
Of  that  Eden  could  attain  1— Cho, 


2J    Jerusalem,  the  Golden. 

I  Jerusalem,  the  golden  I 

With  milk  and  honey  blest ; 
Beneath  Thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  opprest. 
I  know  not,  O  I  know  not 

What  joys  await  us  there; 
What  radiancy  of  glory, 

What  bliss  beyond  compare. 

3  They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zion, 

All  j  ib.lant  with  song. 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel. 

And  a!'  thf;  martyr  throng. 
The  Prince  i«  ever  in  t  em. 

The  daylight  is  serene  ; 
The  p«isture<:  of  the  blessed 

Are  decked  in  glorious  sheen. 

3  There  is  the  throne  of  David  ; 

And  there  frcwn  care  rele  ised, 
The  shout  of  them  that  triumph^ 

The  song  of  them  that  (east  ; 
And  they,  who  with  thoir  leader. 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
For  ever  ana  forever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white. 

4  O  sweet  and  blessed  country, 

The  home  of  God's  elect! 
O  swtei  and  blessed  country. 

That  eager  hearts  expect  I 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest; 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  blest. 


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Beulah  Land. 


I  I've"  reacned  the  land  of  com  and  wine. 
And  all  its  riches  freely  mine  ; 
Here  shines  undimm'd  one  blissful  day 
For  all  my  night  has  pajsed  away. 


Chorus; 

O  Beulah  land,  sweet  Beulah  land. 
As  on  thy  highest  mount  I  standi 
I  look  away  across  the  sea, 
Where  mansions  are  prepared  for  me. 
And  view  the  shining  glory  shore. 
My  heav'n,  my  home  forever  more. 

2  The  Saviour  comes  and  walks  with  me. 
And  sweet  communion  here  have  we  ; 
He  gently  leads  me  by  his  hand, 

For  this  is  heaven's  border  land. — Cho. 

3  A  sweet  perfume  upon  the  breeze 
Is  borne  from  ever  vernal  trees. 
And  flowers  that  never  fading  grow 
Where  streams  of  life  forever  flow. — Cho. 

4  The  zephyrs  seem  to  float  to  me, 
Sweet  sounds  of  heaven's  melody 

As  Angels,  with  the  white-robed  throng, 
Join  in  the  sweet  redemption  song. — Cho, 


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Paradise. 

O  Paradise,  O  Paradise, 

Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest  ? 

Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land 
Where  they  that  loved  are  blest?  .. 


Chorus: 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 
Stand  ever  in  the  light. 

All  rapture  through  and  throug)l^ 
In  God's  most  holy  sight, 

a  O  Paradise,  O  Paradise, 
I  want  to  sin  no  more ; 
I  want  to  be  as  pure  on  earth 
As  on  thy  spotless  shore.—  Cb.Om 

3  O  Paradise,  O  Paradise, 

I  greatly  long  to  see 
The  special  place  my  dearest  Lorts 
In  love  prepares  for  me. — Chq»    •' 

4  1/Ord  Jesus,  King  of  Paradise, 

O  keep  me  in  tny  love, 
And  guide  me  to  that  happy  liOOk 
Of  perfect  rest  above  — Cho( 


HOLLOND  Hymns. 


13   ^*^®  ^^^  '®  Psist  and  Over.  IK        The  Evening  Hours. 


1  The  day  is  past  and  over  ; 

All  thanks,  O  Lord,  to  Thee  I 
I  pray  Thee  that  offenccless 
The  hours  of  dark  may  be  :    • 
O  Jesus  keep  me  in  Thy  si^ht, 
Acd  save  me  through  the  coming  night  I 


s  The  joys  of  day  are  over  ; 
I  lift  my  heart  to  Thee  ; 
And  call  on  Thee  that  sinless 
i        The  hours  of  night  may  be  : 
O  Jesus,  make  their  darkness  light. 
And  save  me  through  the  coming  night  I 


3  The  toils  of  day  are  over ; 
I  raise  the  hymn  to  Thee, 
And  ask.  that  free  from  peril 
'         The  hours  of  fear  may  be : 
O  Jesus,  keep  me  in  Thy  sight. 
And  guard  me  through  the  coming  night  I 


4  Lighten  mine  eyes,  O  Saviour, 

Or  sleep  in  death  shall  I  ; 

And  he,  my  wakeful  tempter. 

Triumphantly  shall  cry : 

'  He  could  not  make  their  darkness  light  ; 

Nor  g^iard  them  thro'  the  hour's  of  night  1" 


5  Be  Thou  my  soul's  Preserver, 
O  God  !  for  Thou  dost  know 
How  many  are  the  perils 

Through  which  I  have  to  go: 
Lover  of  men  !  O  hear  my  call. 
And  guard  and  save  me  from  them  all  I 


ng] 

Fall  from  the  darkening  sky, 
Upon  the  fragrance  of  the  flowers 
The  dews  of  evening  lie  ; 

a  Before  Thy  throne,  O  Lord  of  heaven 
We  kneel  at  close  of  day: 
Look  on  Thy  children  from  on  high. 
And  hear  us  while  we  pray. 

3  Slowly  the  rays  of  da>  light  fade  ; 

So  ^de  within  our  heart* 
The  hopes  in  earthly  love  and  joy 
That  one  by  one  depart ; 

4  Slowly  the  bright  stars,  one  by  one. 

Within  the  heavens  shine : 
Give  us,  O  Lord,  fresh  hopes  in  heaven, 
And  trust  in  things  divine. 

5  Let  peace,  O  Lord  I  Thy  peace,  O  God  I 

Upon  our  souls  descend, 
From  midnight  fears,  and  pf  rih,  Thou 
Our  trembling  hearts  defend: 

6  Give  us  a  respite  from  our  toil. 

Calm  and  subdue  our  woes  ; 
Through  the  long  day  we  suffer,  Lord, 
O  give  us  now  repose  ! 


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Sun  of  my  Soul. 


14 


The  Light  of  Day. 

Softly  now  the  light  of  day 
Fades  upon  my  sight  away. 
Free  from  care,  from  labor  free. 
Lord,  I  would  commune  with  Thee. 

2  Thou,  whose  all-pervading  eye 
Naught  escapes,  without,  within. 
Pardon  each  infirmity, 
Open  fault,  and  secret  sin. 

[  J  Soon,  for  me,  the  light  of  day 
Shall  forever  pass  away ; 
Then,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Take  me,  Lord,  to  dwell  with  Thee. 


^4  Thou  who,  sinless,  yet  hast  known 
All  of  man's  infirmity  ; 
Then  from  Thine  eternal  throne, 
Jesus,  look  with  pitying  eye. 


I  Sun  of  my  soul,  thou  Saviour  dear  1 
It  is  not  night  if  thou  be  near ; 
Oh  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  thee  from  thj;-  servant's  eyes  I 
When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  weary  eyelids  gently  steep, 
Be  my  last  thought,  how  sw»^et  to  rest 
Forever  onmy  Saviour's  breast  1 


s  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve. 
For  without  thee  I  cannot  live  , 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh, 
For  without  thee  I  dare  not  die. 
If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  thine 
Have  spurned  to  day  the  voice  divine, 
Now,  Lord  !  the  gracious  work  begin; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 


3  Watch  by  the  sick;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  thy  boundless  store; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night. 
Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light ! 
Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake. 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  tales; 
Till,  in  the  ocean  f  f  thy  love. 
We  lose  ourselves-  in  heaven  Jtboveu 


HOIvLOND    HYiVINS. 


1«7     More  than  Conquerors. 

I  What  shall  separate  us 

From  the  love  that  bought  us? 

Shall  the  pangs  of  anguish 
Which  the  cross  hath  wrought  us? 

Doubiiniis  and  distresses. 
Fiery  trials  prove  us  ; 

Yet  am  I  persuaded 
None  of  these  shall  move  us. 


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Our  Glad  Jubilee. 


Wake  !  wake  the  song  !  our  glad  jubilee  I 
Once  more  we  ha.l  wiih  sweet  melody, 
Bringing  our  hymns  of  praise  unto  Thee, 

O  most  holy  Lord  ! 
Praise  for  thy  care  by  day  and  by  night, 
Praise  for  the  homes  by  love  made  so  bright; 
Thanks  lor  the  pure  and  soul-cheering  light 

Beaming  from  Thy  word.    D.  C.  Then, 


We  are 

More, 
We  are 

More, 
We  are 
We  are 
We  are 

Thro' 


Chorus: 

more  than  conquerors, 

yea,  more ; 
more  than  conquerors, 

yea,  m">re  ; 

more  than  conquerors, 
more  than  conquerors, 
more  than  conquerors. 

Him  that  lov'd  us. 


a  Marching  to  Zion,  dear  blessed  home  ! 
Lord,  by  Thy  mercy  hither  we  come  ; 
Guide  us  we  pray,  where'er  we  may  roam. 

Keep  us  in  Thy  fear  ; 
Fill  every  soul  with  love  all  divine. 
Now  cause  Thy  face  upon  us  to  shine  ; 
Grant  that  our  hearts  may  truly  be  Thine 

All  the  coming  year.     D.  C.     Then, 


9  Things  to  come  or  present. 

Whatsoe'er  betide  us, 
Lile  nor  death  shall  ever 

From  our  Lord  divide  us; 
Angels,  powers,  dominions, — 

Ihese  shall  fall  before  us  ; 
Clothed  in  His  salvation. 

With  His  banner  o'er  us. — Cho. 


3  Yet  once  again  the  anthem  repeat, 
Join  every  voice  the  Master  to  greet ; 
Love's  sacrifice  we  lay  at  His  feet 

In  His  temple  now. 
Jesus,  accept  the  ofT'ring  we  bring. 
Blending  with  songs  the  odors  of  spring  ; 
Still  of  thy  wondrous  love  we  will  sing, 

Till  in  heaven  we  bow.    D.  C.  Then. 


3  Depths  that  are  beneath  us. 
Heights  that  are  above  us, 

Have  no  power  to  sunder". 
Since  He  stooped  to  love  us. 

Prince  of  our  Redemption, 
Sons  to  glory  bringing. 

Thou  hast  made  from  sinners 
Victprs,  crowned  and  singing. — Cho. 


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Holy,  Holy  I 


I  Holy,  holy,  holy  I  Lord  God  Almighty! 

Early  in  the  morning  our  songs  shall  rise  to 
thee; 
Holy,  holy,  holy  !  merciful  and  mighty, 
God  in  three  persons,  blessed  Trinity  I 


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Heavenly  Father  Send  Thy 
Blessing. 

Heavenly  Father,  send  Thy  blessing 

On  Thy  children  gathered  here  ; 
May  they  all  Thy  name  confessing. 

Be  to  Thee  forever  dear. 
Holy  Saviour,  who  in  meekness 

Didst  vouchsafe  a  Child  to  be, 
Guide  their  steps  and  help  their  weakness, 

Bless  and  make  them  like  to  Thee. 


Bear  thy  Iambi  when  they  are  weary 

In  Thine  arms,  and  at  Thy  breast ; 
Thro'  life's  desert,  dry  and  dreary, 

Bring  them  to  Thy  heavenly  rest. 
Spread  Thy  golden  pinions  o'er  them 

Holy  Spirit  from  above  ; 
Guide  them,  lead  them,  go  before  them. 

Give  ihem  peace,  and  joy,  and  love. 


2  Holy,  holy,  holy  !  all  the  saints  adore  thee. 

Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  around  the 
glassy  sea ; 
Cherubim   and   seraphim    falling    down   befor-; 
thee, 
Which  wert,  and  art   and  evermore  shaltbe. 


3  Holy,  boly,  holy!    though   the  darkness  hide 
thee. 
Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  thy  glory  may 
not  see; 
Only  thou  art  holy  ;  there  is  none  beside  thee, 
Perfect  in  power,  in  love  and  purity. 


4  Holy,  holy,  holy  !  Lord  God  Almighty  ! 

All  thy  works  shall  praise  thy  name,  in  earth. 
and  sky  and  sea  ; 
Holy,  holy    holy  !  merciful  and  mighty  ; 
God  in  three  persons,  blessed  Trinity  1 


HOLLOND  Hymns. 


21 


Art  Thou  Weary? 


23 


Art  thou  weary,  art  Thou  languid. 

Art  thou  sore  distressed  ? 
Come  to  me,"  saith  One,  "  and  coming 

Be  at  rest." 


Hath  He  marks  to  lead  me  to  Him 

If  He  be  my  Guide? 
'  In  His  feet  and  hands  arc  wound  prints. 

And  His  side." 


Is  there  diadem  as  monarch. 
That  His  brow  adorns  ? 
"  Yes,  a  crown  in  very  surety. 
But  of  thorns." 


If  I  find  Him.  if  I  follow. 
What's  my  portion  here  ? 

Many  a  sorrow,  many  a  labor. 
Many  a  tear." 


If  I  still  hold  closely  to  Him, 

What  have  I  at  last? 
Sorrow  vanquished,  labor  ended, 

Jordan  passed." 


If  I  ask  Him  to  receive  me. 

Will  He  say  me  nay? 
Not  till  earth,  and  not  till  Heaven 
Pass  away." 


Galilee. 

Galilee,  bright  Galilee, 
Hallowed  thoughts  we  turn  to  thee  1 
Woven  through  thy  history. 
Gleams  the  charming  mystery. 
Of  the  life  of  One  who  came — 
Bcarmg  grief,  reproach,  and  shame- 
Saviour  of  the  world  to  be  : 
'  God  with  us  "  by  Galilee. 

Once  along  that  rugged  shore, 
He,  who  all  our  sorrows  bore. 
Journeyed  oft  with  weary  feet. 
Through  the  storm  or  burning  heat  • 
Healing  all  who  came  in  faith. 
Calling  back  to  life  from  death  : 
King  of  kings  from  heaven  was  He, 
Though  so  poor  by  Galilee  ! 

Wild  the  night  on  Galilee; 
Loudly  roared  the  angry  sea. 
When  upon  the  tossing  wave 
Jesus  walked,  His  own  to  save — 
Calmed  the  tumult  by  His  will, 
Only  saying,      Peace,  be  still  1" 
Ruler  of  the  storm  was  He, 
On  the  raging  Galilee  I 

Still  in  loving  tenderness 
Doth  the  Master  wait  to  bless  I 
Still  His  touch  upon  the  soul 
Bringeth  balm  and  maketh  whole  ; 
Still  He  comforts  mourning  hearts. 
Life,  and  joy,  and  peace  imparts; 
Still,  the  sinner's  Friend  is  He, 
As  of  old  by  Galilee. 


Finding,  following,  keeping,  struggling, 

Is  He  sure  to  bless? 
Angels,  Martyrs,  prophets,  pilgrims 

Answer,  yes  I" 


OO       Thou  art  Standing:. 

I  O  Jesus,  Thou  art  standing 

Outside  the  fast-closed  door, 
In  lowly  patience  waiting 

To  pass  the  threshold  o'er: 
We  bear  the  name  of  Christians, 

His  name  and  sign  we  bear : 
O  shame,  thrice  shame  upon  us. 

To  keep  Him  standing  there. 


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There  is  a  Green  Hill. 

There  is  a  green  hill  far  away. 

Without  a  city  wall, 
Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified. 

Who  died  to  save  us  all. 
We  may  not  know,  we  cannot  tell 

What  pains  he  had  to  bear; 
But  we  believe  it  was  for  us 

He  hung  and  suffered  there. 


3  He  died  that  we  might  be  forgiven, 

He  died  to  make  us  good, 
That  we  might  go  at  last  to  heaven. 

Saved  by  his  precious  blood. 
There  was  no  other  good  enough 

To  pay  the  price  of  sin ; 
He  only  could  unlock  the  gate 

Of  heaven,  and  let  us  in. 


2  O  Jesus,  Thou  art  pleading 
In  accents  meek  and  low, 
'  I  died  for  you.  My  children. 
And  will  ye  treat  me  so?  " 
O  Lord  with  shame  and  sorrow 

We  open  novr  the  door  : 

Dear  Saviour,  enter,  enter. 

And  leave  us  nevermore. 


3  Oh,  dearly,  dearly  has  he  loved. 

And  we  mur>t  love  him  too. 
And  trust  in  fijs  redeeming  blood. 

And  try  his  work  to  do. 
For  there's  a  green  hill  far  away. 

Without  a  city  wall, 
Where  the  dear  Lord  was  crucified. 

Who  died  to  save  us  all. 


I-iOLLOND  Hymn; 


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Saviour,  who  Thy  Flock 
Art  Feadingr. 


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Thine  F^revrsr. 


Saviour,  who  Thv  flock  art  feeding 
With  the  Shef)herd'.s  kindest  care. 

All  the  feeble  gently  leadiiig, 

While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share. 

2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving. 

Fold  them  in  Th\-  gracious  arm  ; 
There,  we  know,  Thy  word  believing. 
Only  there  secure  from  harm. 

3  Never  from  Thy  pasture  roving. 

Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey  ; 
Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving. 
Keep  them  all  life's  dangerous  way  i 

4  ITien,  within  Thy  fold  eternal. 

Let  them  find  a  resting  place. 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal. 
Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace. 


X  Thine  forever  !    God  cf  lo'-e  I 
Hear  us  from  Thy  thron.;  ftbove ; 
Thou  the  Life,  the  Lruth,  .he  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

a  Thine  forever!  oh,  h'l-v  ^I'esi 
Ihey  who  find  in  Thee  their  rest; 
Saviour,  Guardian,  Heavenly  Friend,' 
O  defend  u&  to  the  end. 

3  Thine  forever  1  Saviour  keep 

Us,  Thy  frail  and  trembling  sheep; 
Safe  alone  beneath  Thy  care.. 
Let  us  all  Thy  goodness  share. 

4  Thine  forever  I     Thou  our  Guide, 
Ail  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied ; 
All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven. 
Lead  us.  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven 


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Song-  of  Sweetness. 


1  A  song  of  sweetness  fills  the  air. 
And  allis  gladness  everywhere ; 

This  happy  day,  this  joyous  day,  this  Sabbath  day. 
Each  in  his  heart  sweet  music  make. 
And  sing  with  us  for  Jesus'  sake. 
All  hail  this  festive  day. 

2  Now  tune  the  joyous  melody, 

I'he  bursting  leaf  on  bush  and  tree  ; 
This  happy  day,  this  joyous  day,  this  Sabbath  day. 
The  mountain  warmed  by  sunny  heat. 
The  general  chorus  doth  repeat. 
All  hail  this  festive  day. 

3  How  happy  is  our  porfion  here, 
God's  promises  our  spirits  cheer; 

This  happy  day,  this  joyous  day,  this  Sabbath  day. 
He  is  sun  and  shield  by  day. 
He  will  be  with  us  all  our  way. 
All  hail  this  festive  day. 


OiJ  Day  by  Day. 

1  Day  by  day  the  manna  fell ; 

Oh,  io  learn  the  lesson  well  I 
Still  by  constant  mercy  fed, 

Give  us,  Lord,  our  daily  bread. 

2  "  Day  by  day,"  the  promise  reads. 

Dally  strength  for  daily  needs  ; 
Cast  foreboding  fears  away, 
Take  the  manna  of  the  day. 

3  Lord,  our  times  are  in  Thy  hand  ; 

All  our  sanguine  hopes  have  plann'd 
To  Thy  wisdom  we  resign, 

And  would  mould  our  wills  to  Thine, 

4  Thou  our  daily  task  shall  give  ; 

Day  by  day  to  Thee  we  live  ; 
So  shall  added  years  fulfill 

Not  our  own,  our  Father's  will. 


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Joyfully  Slngr. 


I  Sing  with  a  tuneful  heart. 

Sing  and  adore 
Jesus  the  holy  one. 

King  evermore  ; 
He  is  the  desert  Rock, 

There  we  may  hide. 
Under  His  mighty  shade 

Safe  we  abide. 

Chorus. 

Joyfully  sing,  Joyfully  sing. 
Joyfully  sing,  Joyfully  sing. 
Joyfully  sing,  Joyfully  sing. 
Light  of  etcrniiy, 

Honor  and  praise  to  Thee. 
Now  and  forever  be, 
Jesus  our  king. 

a  Sing  with  a  grateful  hearli 

Hallow  His  name. 
All  He  has  done  for  us. 

Gladly  proclaim  ; 
Tell  how  each  promise  sweet 

Cheers  us  along, 
Praise  we  the  Lord  of  lords. 

Fountain  of  song. — Cho. 

3  Sing  with  a  trusting  heart. 

Looking  away 
Up  10  the  brighter  land, 

Brighter  than  day  ; 
Sing  with  a  glowing  heart 

tilled  with  His  love, 
Sing  till  our  happy  souls 

Anchor  above.— Cho. 


HOLLOND    HYjMNS 


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31 


Hushed  was  the  Evening 
Hymn. 

X  Hushed  was  the  evening  hymn. 
The  temple  courts  were  dark; 
The  lamp  was  biiming  dim 
Before  the  sacred  ark  ; 
When  suddenly  a  voice  divine 
Rang  thro'  the  silence  of  the  shrine. 

3  The  old  man,  meek  and  mild. 

The  priest  of  Israel,  slept; 
His  watch  the  temple-child. 

The  little  Levite,  kept; 
And  what  from  Eli's  sense  was  sealed 
The  Lord  to  Hannah's  son  revealed. 

3  Oh  I  give  me  Samuel's  ear. 

The  open  ear,  O  Lord, 
Alive  and  quick  to  hear 

Each  whisper  of  Thy  word. 
Like  him  to  answer  at  Thy  call. 
And  to  obey  Thee  first  of  all.- 

4  Oh  1  give  me  Samuel's  heart, 

A  lowly  heart,  that  waits 
Where  in  Thy  House  Thou  arj. 
Or  watches  at  Thy  gates 
By  day  and  night,  a  heart  that  still 
Moves  at  the  breathing  of  Thy  will. 

5  Oh  !  give  me  Samuel's  mind, 

A  sweet  unmurmuring  laith. 
Obedient  and  resigned 

To  Thee  in  life  and  death, 
That  I  may  read  with  childlike  eyes 
Truths  that  are  iiiddea  from  the  wise. 

Safe  Home  In  Port. 

I  Safe  home,  safe  home  in  port ! 
Rent  cordage,  shattered  deck. 
Torn  sails,  provisions  short. 
And  only  not  a  wreck  ; — 
But  oh  i  the  joy  upon  the  shore 
To  tell  our  voyage  perils  o'er  1 

s  Thf^  prize,  the  prize  secure  I 

The  wrestler  nearly  fell  ; 
Bare  all  he  could  endure. 

And  bare  not  always  weil : 
But  he  may  smile  at  troubles  gone 
"Who  sets  the  victor-garland  on  I 

3  J>Io  more  the  foe  caft  harm  ! 

No  more  of  leaguered  camp. 
And  cry  of  night  alarm. 

And  need  ol  ready  lamp  : —    . 
And  yet  how  nearly  had  he  failed— 
How  nearly  had  that  foe  prevailed  I 

4  The  lamb  is  in  the  fold. 

In  perfect  safety  penned. 
The  lion  once  had  hold. 

And  thought  to  make  an  end  : — 
But  One  came  by  with  "wounded  Side, 
And  for  the  sheep  J^he  Shepherd  died. 

5  The  exile  is  at  home  ! 

Oh,  nights  and  days  of  tears  I 
Oh,  longings  not  to  roam  ! 

Oh,  sins  and  doubts  and  fears  1 
What  matters  now  griefs  darkest'day. 
When  God  has  wiped  all  tears  away  ? 


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The  Church's  One  Foun- 
dation. 

z  The  Church's  one  foundation 

If  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord ; 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  water  and  the  word  : 
From  heav'n  he  came  and  sought  her. 

To  be  His  holy  Bride  ; 
With  His  own  blood  He  bought  her. 

And  for  her  life  He  died. 

3  Elect  from  everj'  nation. 

Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth. 
Her  charter  of  salvation 

On^  Lord,  one  faith,  one  birth; 
One  holy  Name  she  blesses. 

Partakes  one  holy  food. 
And  to  one  hope  she  presses. 

With  everj'  grace  endued. 

3  Though  with  a  scornful  wonder. 

Men  see  her  sore  opprest. 
By  schisms  rent  asunder. 

By  heresies  distrest ; 
Yet  saints  their  watch  are  keeping, 

Their  cr^-  goes  up,  "  How  long?" 
And  soon  the  night  of  weeping. 

Shall  be  the  mom  of  song. 

4  'Mid  toil  and  tribulation. 

And  tumult  of  her  war. 
She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  for  evermore ; 
Till  with  the  vision  glorious 

Her  longing  eyes  are  blest. 
And  the  great  Church  victorious. 

Shall  be  the  Church  at  rest. 


QQ       Thou  Almighty  Kfngr, 

Come,  Thou  almighty  .Kmg,- 
Help  us  Thy  name  to  sing. 

Help  us  to  praise  : 
Father  !  all-glorious. 
O'er  all-victorious, 
Come  and  reign  over  uS, 

Ancient  of  Days  I 

2  Come,  Thou  mcarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword ; 

Our  prayer  attend  : 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless. 
And  give  Thy  word  success ; 
Spirit  of  holiness  ! 

On  us  descend. 

3  Come,  holj'  Comforter ! 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear. 

In  this  glad  hour: 
Thou,  v/ho  almighty  art. 
Now  rule  in  every  heart. 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart. 

Spirit  of  power  1 

4  To  the  great  One  in  Three, 
The  highest  praises  be,- 

Hence  evermore  1 
HiS  sovereign  majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see. 
And  to  eternity 

Love  and  aciore. 


I-10LlvONr>    HYMNS 


g^     with  Hearts  all  Light. 

I  When  His  salvation  bringing. 

To  Zion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing, 

Hosanna  to  His  name  ; 
Nor  did  their  zeal  offend  Him, 

But  as  He  rode  along. 
He  let  them  still  attend  Him, 

And  smiled  to  bear  their  song. 

Chorus. 

Come  with  hearts  all  light. 

Come  with  faces  bright, 
.        Make  the  heavenly  arches  ring, 
I  In  a  song  of  praise,  as  our  voice  we  raise 
To  God  and  Christ,  our  king. 

1 8  And  since  the  Lord  retaineth. 

His  love  for  children  still. 
Though  now  as  King  He  reigneth. 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill; 
We'll  flock  around  His  banner. 

Who  sits  upon  His  throne. 
And  cry  aloud,  "  Hosanna 

To  David's  royal  Son." — Cho. 

3  For  should  we  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise. 
The  stones,  our  silence  shaming. 

Might  well  hosanna  raise ; 
But  snail  we  only  render. 

The  tribute  of  our  words? 
No  !  while  our  hearts  are  tender. 

They,  too,  shall  be  the  Lord's.— Cho. 


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Mighty  Deliv'rer. 


J  Hope  of  the  desolate.  Lord  over  all. 

Heed  while  I  supplicate,  hear  when  I  call ; 
O  Thou  most  merciful,  fain  would  I  be 
Near  to  Thy  fount  of  grace,  near  unto  Thee. 

Chorus. 

Mighty  Deliv'rer,  to  Thee  I  flee; 

Mighty  Deliv'rer,  my  refuge  be  1 

From  sin's  captivity 

Haste  to  deliver  me. 

Mighty  Deliv'rer,  my  trust  is  in  Thee. 

a  Leave  me  not  comfortless,  pleading  in  vain. 
With  Thine  abundant  grace  my  soul  sustain  ; 
Strengthen  my  fainting  heart,  lead  me  aright. 
Out  of  sin's  night  of  gloom,  into  Thy  light. — Cuo. 

3  Faith  in  Thy  promises,  trust  in  Thy  love, 
(Tender,  compassionate^,  draws  me  above; 
From  ev'ry  bond  of  sin  let  me  be  free, 
From  the  great  tempter's  power  deliver  me. 

-Cho. 

,  4  And  when  my  earthly  life  nearcth  its  close. 
Oh,  may  I  peacefully  sink  to  repose  ; 
As  Thy  beloved  sleep,  trusting  in  Thee ; 
Out  of  death's  solemn  hour  deliver  me.— Cho. 


Q^  Praise,  O  Praise  our  God 
0\J  and  King. 

1  Praise,  O  praise  our  God  and  Kin^t 
Hymns  of  adoration  sing  ; 
For  His  mercies  still  endure. 
Ever  faithful,  ever  sure. 

S  Praise  Him  that  He  made  the  stm; 
Day  by  day  His  course  to  run  ; 
For  His  mercies,  etc. 

3  And  the  silver  moon  by  night, 
Shining  with  her  gentle  light; 
For  His  mercies,  etc. 

4  Praise  Him  that  He  gave  the  raii> 
To  mature  the  swelling  grain  ; 
For  His  mercies,  etc. 

5  And  hath  bid  the  fruitful  field 
Crops  of  precious  increase  yield; 
For  His  mercies,  etc. 

6  Praise  Him  for  our  harvest-store. 
He  hath  filled  the  gamer-floor : 
For  His  mercies,  etc. 

7  And  for  richer  Food  than  this. 
Pledge  of  everlasting  bliss; 
For  His  mercies,  etc, 

8  Glory  to  our  bounteous  King  I 
Glory  let  creation  sing  ! 
Glory  to  the  Father,  Son, 
And  blest  Spii-it,  Three  in  One  I 


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Now  God  be  With  Us. 


1  Now  God  be  with  us",  for  the  night  is  closing,— 
-  The  light  and  darkness  are  of  His  disposing. 

And  'neath  His  shadow  here  to  rest  we  yield  n» 
^or  He  will  shield  us. 

2  Let  evil  thoughts  and  spirits  flee  before  us; 
Till  morning  cometh,  watch,  O  Master,  o'er  us; 
In  soul  and  Dody  Thou  from  harm  defend  us, 

Thme  angels  send  us. 

3  Let  pious  thoughts  be  ours  when  sleep  o'ertakea. 

us; 
Our  earliest  thoughts  be  Thine  when  morning. 

wakes  us; 
All  day  serve  Thee,  in  all  that  we  are  doing. 
Thy  praise  pursuing. 

4  As  Thy  beloved  soothfe  the  sick  and  weeping. 
And  bid  the  captive  lose  his  griefs  in  sleeping; 
Widows    and   orphans,  we  to  Thee  commendt 

them, 

Do  Thou  befriend  them. 

5  We  have  no  refuge ;  none  on  earth  to  aid  us, 
Save  Thee,    O   Father,  who  Thine   own  hast. 

made  us; 
But  Thy  dear  presence  will  not  leave  them  lonely 
Who  seek  Thee  only. 

-S  Father,  Thy  Name  be  prais'd.  Thy  Kingdom, 
given. 
Thy  will  be  done  on  earth  as  'tis  in  Heaven; 
Keep  us  in  life,  forgive  our  sins,  deliver 
Us  now  and  ever. 


JHLOIvLOND    HVNIXS 


OO  All  Glory.  Laud,  and  Honour, 

CHOKUS. 

All  glory,  laud  and  honour 
To  Thee,  Redeemer,  King  I 

To  whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  Hosannas  ring. 

z  Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 
Thou  David's  Royal  Son, 
Who  in  the  Lord's  Name  comest. 
The  King  and  Blessed  One. 
All  glory,  etc. 

3  Thz  company  of  angels. 

All  praising  Thee  on  high  ; 
And  mortal  men,  and  all  things 
Cieated,  make  reply. 
All  glory,  etc. 

3  The  people  of  the  Hebrews" 

With  psalms  before  Theg  went ; 
Our  praise  and  pray'r  and  anthems 
Before  Thee  we  present. 
All  glory,  etc. 

{  To  Thee  before  Thy  Passion 
»   They  sang  their  hymns  of  praise. 
To  Thee,  now  high  exalted. 
Our  melody  we  raise. 
All  glory,  etc. 

5  Thou  didst  accept  their  praises  ; 
Accept  the  pray'rs  we  bring. 
Who  in  all  good  delightest. 
Thou  good  and  gracious  King. 
All  glory,  etc. 


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Sing  unto  God. 


39 


God's  Mercy; 


I  There's  a  wideness  in  God's  mercy. 

Like  the  wideness  of  the  sea : 
There's  a  kindness  in  his  justice. 

Which  is  more  than  liberty. 
There  is  a  welcome  for  the  sinner. 

And  more  graces  for  the  good ; 
There  is  mercy  with  the  Saviour; 

There  is  healing  in  His. blood. 

■■ «  There  is  rio  place  where  earth's  sorrows 
Are  more  felt  than  up  in  heaven ; 

There  is  no  place  where  earth's  failings 

..   Have  such  kindly  judgment  given. 

.There  is  plentiful  redemption 

In  the  blood  that  has  been  shed ; 

There  is  joy  for  all  the  members 
In  the  sorrows  of  the  Head. 

3  For  the  love  of  God  is  broader 

Than  the  measure  of  man's  mind; 
And  the  heart  of  the  eternal 

Is  most  wonderfully  kind. 
If  our  love  were  but  more  simple. 

We  should  take  him  at  His  word; 
And  our  lives  would  be  all  sunshine 

In  the  sweetness  of  our  Lord. 


I  Sing  unto  God,  our  hope  and  our  deliverer. 
He  is  the  Lord,  the  mighty  theme  prolong; 
Pour  out  your  hearts  in  music's  sweetest  numbers. 

Pour  out  your  hearts  in  melody  and  song. 
Great  is  the  Lord,  and  wonderful  His  mercy. 

Strong  is  His  love,  abiding  evermore; 
Sing  unto  God  and  let  the  voice  of  gladness, 
Break  from  our  hearts  and  spread  from  shore 
to  shore. 

Sing  unto  God,  etc. 
3  Sing  unto  God,  for  He  alone  is  worthy. 
Sing  unto  God,  for  He  alone  is  King; 
Come,  O  ye  lands,  and  trusting  His  salvation. 

Sing  unto  God,  in  grateful  chorus  sing. 
Sing  unto  God,  ye  angels  that  behold  Him, 

Sing  as  ye  fly  to  do  His  holy  will ; 
Sing  unto  God,  let  anthems  ever  rolling, 

Earth  and  the  sky  with  joy  and  gladness  filL 
Sing  unto  God.  etc. 


41 


Abide  with  Me, 


1  Abide  with  me  :  fast  falls  the  eventide; 

The  darkness  deepens ;  Lord,  with  me  abide; 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  fiee. 
Help  of  the  helpless,  O  abide  with  me. 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see ; 

O  Thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me 

3  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour; 
What  but  Thy    grace   can    foil  the    tempter'* 

powei*: 
Who,  like  Thyself,  my  guide  and  stay  can  be? 
Through   cloud  and  sunshine.  Lord,  abide  with 

me. 

4  Hold  thou  Thy  Cross  before  my  closing  eyes; 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  anci  point  me  to  tht 

skies ;  _  . 

Heaven's   morning   breaks    and     earth's    vain 

shadows  flee ; 
In  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me. 


42 


Sweet  Alleluias, 


X  Sweet  Alleluias  !  the  birds  and  the  blossoms 

Chant  forth  in  harmony,  "  Praise  to  the  Lord." 
Sweet  Alleluias  from  penitent  bosoms ; 
And  angels  in  rapture  re-echo  the  word. 

2  Sweet  Alleluias  !  the  works  of  creation 

Praise  Him  Who  only  may  e'er  be  ador'd; 
Sweeter  the  thrill  of  a  new  animation 

When  sinners,  new  pardon'd,  sing,  ','  Praise  to 
the  Lord  1 " 

3  Sweet  Alleluias  to  Jesus  their  Saviour : — 

All  the  bright  Seraphim  join  in  the  song; 
Nations  shall  start  from  their  evil  behaviour,' 
And  sweet  Alleluias  to  Jesus  prolong. 

4  Sweet  Alleluias  !  the  great  congregation  " 

Round  the   white  'Throne  shall  re-echo  the 

word. 
Pass  with   their  palms  through    the   gates   ot 

salvation. 
With  sweet  Alleluias  in  praise  to  the  Lord. 


HoLLOND  Hymns. 


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Blessed  Saviour  I. 

Blessed  Saviour  !     Thee  I  love,. 
A/1  my  other  joys  above  ; 
All  my  hopes  in  Thee  abide  ; 
Thou  my  nope,  ami  naught  beside  I 
Ever  let  my  glory  be, 
Blessed  Saviour,  only  Thee  I 

Once  again  beside  the  cross. 
All  my  gain  1  count  but  loss  ; 
Earthly  pleasures  fade  away. 
Clouds  they  are  that  hide  my  day;. 
Hence,  vain  shadows,  let  me  see 
Jesus  crucified  for  me. 

Blessed  Saviour  !  Thine  am  I, 
Thine  to  live,  and  Thine  to  die  ; 
Height,  or  depth,  or  earthly  power. 
Ne'er  shall  hide  my  Saviour  more.;, 
Ever  shall  my  glory  be. 
Blessed  Saviour,  only  Thee  I 


46 


44 


45 


As  with  Gladness. 


As  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold  ; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light. 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright; 
So,  most  grac.ous  Lord,  may  we 
Ever-drore  be  led  to  Thee. 

As  with  joyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lowly  manger-bed  ; 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  whom  Heaven  and  earth  adore; 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 
Ever  seek  Thy  Mercy-seat. 

Holy  Jesus,  every  day 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way, 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  ■past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  sou's  at  last 
"Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide. 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 


Hear,  O  Jesus  I 


Hear,  O  Jesus!     Israel's  Shepherd,  hear  u$; 

Ihou  that  leddest  Joseph  Ifke  a  sheep 
On  the  hilltop  bleak,  be  ever  near  us 

Li  the  darksome  valley  while  we^leep. 

Thy  sweet  voice  amidst  the  storm  to  cheer  us. 
Thy  blest  footmarks  for  the  narrow  way. 

Thy  dear  hand  to  hold  us  up,  to  Steer  us. 

For  Thy  help  and  guidance.  Lord,  we  pray. 

Thy  dear  voice.  O  Shepherd,  true  and  tender. 

All  its  wondrous  tones  Thy  sheep  would  know 

To  Thy  call  their  prompt  obedience  render. 
Follow  Thee  wherever  Thou  vilt  go. 


Christian  I  dost  thou  see 
them  ? 

Christian  1  dost  thou  see  them 

On  the  holy  ground  ? 
How  the  powers  of  darkness 

Rage  thy  steps  around  ? 
Christian,  up  and  smue  them. 

Counting  gain  but  loss  ; 
In  the  strength  ihat  cometh 

By  the  Holy  Cross. 

Christian  !  dost  thou  feel  them. 

How  they  work  within. 
Striving,  templing,  luring. 

Goading  into  sin  ? 
Christian !  never  tremble. 

Never  be  down-casi; 
Gird  thee  for  the  battle, 

Watch  and  pray  and  fast. 

Christian  !  dost  thou  hear  them. 

How  they  speak  thee  fair? 
"  Always  fast  and  vigil  ? 

Always  watch  and  prayer  ?" 
Christian  !  answer  boldly  ; 

"  While  1  brt-athe  1  pray  I" 
Peace  shall  follow  battle. 

Night  shall  end  in  day. 

*'  Well  I  know  thy  trouble, 

0  my  servant  true  ; 
Thou  art  very  weary, 

1  was  V.  eary  too ; 

But  that  toil  shall  make  thee 
Some  day  all  Mine  own. 

And  the  end  of  sorrow 

Shall  be  near  My  throne." 


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Framer  of  the   Lfgrht. 


Framer  of  the  light. 
Who  from  out  the  night 

The  dawn  of  joyous  day  again  dost  bring 
On  our  darkenM  eyes, 
Bid  thy  bright  beams  rise  ; 

Of  endless  glory  teach  us.  Lord,  to  sing. 

By  Thy  mercy  still 
Spar'd  our  place  to  fill, 

O  Father  !  be  it  ours 
Thy  name  to  bless  : 

Shehcr'd  by  Thy  pow'r,. 

In  each  fleeting  hour. 
Thy  children  guide  to  paths  cf  holiness, 

Rais'd  from  death-like  sleep. 
Ever  may  we  keep 

Alive  within  us  thoughts  of  that  great  day  f 
Grant  the  ready  mind. 
Give  us  grace  to  find. 

The  str/iit  gate  unto  life — the  narrow  way. 

Onward  to  the  goal 
Lead  each  striving  soul, 

Upheld  by  strength  divine  Thy  grace  supplies 
While  it  siifl  is  day 
May  we  win  our  way 

Towards  the  mark  and  our  high  calling's  prizCw 


HoLLOND  Hymns, 


48 


Christ  the  Lord  is  Risen 
Ag:ain. 

Christ  the  Lord  is  ris'n  again, 
Christ  hath  brolcen  ev'ry  chain; 
Hark  !  Angelic  voices  cry. 
Singing  ever  more  on  high, 

Alleluia  I 

He  who  gave  for  us  His  life. 
Who  for  us  endur'd  the  strife. 
Is  our  Paschal  Lamb  to-day. 
We  too  sing  for  joy,  and  say. 
Alleluia  I 

He  who  bore  all  pain  and  loss. 
Comfortless  upon  the  cross. 
Lives  in  glory  now  on  high, 
Pleads  for  us,  and  hears  our  cry. 
Alleluia  1 

He  who  slumber'd  in  the  grave 
Is  exalted  now  to  save; 
Now  through  Christendom  it  rings 
That  the  Lamb  is  King  of  Kings, 
Alleluia  1 

Thou,  our  Paschal  Lamb  indeed, 
Christ,  Thy  ransom'd  people  feed; 
Take  our  sins  and  guile  away. 
Let  us  sing  by  night  and  day. 
Alleluia  I 


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He  is  Risen,  He  is  Risen! 


He  is  risen,  He  is  r.sen  t 

Tell  it  out  with  joyful  voice  : 

He  has  burst  his  three  days'  prison 
Let  the  whole  wide  earth  rejoice; 

Death  is  conquered,  man  is  free, 
Christ  has  won  the  victory. 

He  is  risen,  He  is  risen  ! 

He  hath  open'd  heaven's  gate : 
We  are  free  from  sin's  dark  prison,. 

Risen  to  a  holier  state. 
Soon  a  brighter  Easter  beam 

On  our  longing  eyes  shall  stream. 

Triune  God  let  all  adore  Thee, 

Saints  on  earth,  and  saints  in  heav*nj 

Ev'ry  creature  bow  before  Thee, 
Who  hast  all  their  being  giv'n; 

|\Vho  by  grace  dost  us  restore  : 
Praise  to  Thee  for  evermore! 


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Crown  Him  with  many^ 
Crowns! 

Crown  Him  with  many  crowns  f 

The  Lamb  upon  His  Throne; 
Hark  !  how  the  heav'niy  anthem  drowns' 

All  music  but  its  own. 
Awake,  my  soul,  and  sing 

Of  Him  Who  died  for  thee. 
And' hail  Him  as  thy  matchless  King 

Through  all.eternity.        — 


"Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  Love! 

Behold  His  Hands  and  Side; 
Kich  Wounds,  yet  visible  above. 

In  beauty  glorified. 


No  angel  in  the  sky 

Can  fully  bear  that  sight ; 
But  downward  bends  His  burning  eye 

At  mysteries  so  bright. 

Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  I'eace  ! 

Whose  pow'r  a  sceptre  sways 
From  pole  to  pole  thac  war  may  ceasft 

And  all  be  prayer  ami  praise : 
His  reign  shall  know  no  end. 

And  round  His  pierced  Feet 
Fair  flowers  of  Paradise  extend 

^heir  fragrance  ever  sweet. 

Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  Years  .' 

The  Potentate  of  lime  ! 
Creator  of  the  rolling  spheres, 

Ineftably  sublime ; 
Glass'd  in  a  sea  of  light. 

Whose  everlasting  waves 
Reflect  His  t'orm— the  Infinite — 

Who  lives,  and  loves,  and  saves. 

Crown  Him  the  Lord  of  Heav'n! 

One  with  the  Father  known. 
One  with  the  Spirit  through  Him  giv'n 

From  yonder  glorious  Throne  ! 
To  Thee  be  endless  praise. 

For  Thou  for  us  ha<.t  died  . 
Be  Thou,  O  Lord,  througli  endless  days 

Ador'd  and  magnified. 


51 


Alleluia!  Singto  JesusI 


Alleluia  !  Sing  to  Jesus  I 

His  the  sceptre,  His  the  throne'; 
Alleluia!  His  the  triumph. 

His  the  victory  alone. 
Hark!  the  songs  of  holy  Zion 

Thunder  like  a  mighty  flood ; 
'  Jesus,  out  of  ev'ry  nation. 

Hath  redeem'd  us  by  His  blood.'* 

Alleluia  !  Not  as  orphans 

Are  we  left  in  sorrow  now ; 

Alleluia  !  He  is  near  us. 

Faith  believes,  nor  questions  how. 

Tho'  the  cloud  from  sight  receiv'd  hinij, 
When  the  forty  day*  were  o'er. 

Shall  our  hearts  forget  His  promi.ve, 
"  I  am  with  you  evermore." 

Alleluia  f  Bread  of  heaven. 

Thou  on  earth  our  food,  our  stay; 
Alleluia  I  here  the  sinful 

Flee  to  Thee  from  day  tr  day 
Earth's  Redeemer,  Friend  of  sinners. 

Styi  our  Intercessor  be. 
Where  the  songs  of  all  the  sinless 

Sweep  across  the  crystal  sea» 

Alleluia  !  Sing  to  Jesus  ! 

His  the  sceptre,  His  the  throne. 
Alleluia  !  His  the  triumph, 

His  the  victory  alone. 
£ark  !  the  songs  of  holy  Zion 

Thunder  like  a  mighty  flood: 
'Jesus!  out  of  ev  ry  nation. 

Hath  redeem'd  us  by  His  blood  1** J  { 


HOLLOND    HYMNS. 


52 


Jesus  Hath  Sought  Us. 


54 


God  of  Eternity. 


Jesus  hath  sought  us ;  Jesus  hath  bought  us. 

Joyful  hosannas  to  him  let  us  raise ! 
Cheerfully  singing,  merrily  rmging, 

Anthems,  loud  anthems  of  jubilant  praise. 

Chorus. 

Joyfully  we'll  praise  him  I 

-Cheerfully  we'll  r.Ti<;e  him 

•Glad  songs — and  loud  hosannas. 

Shall  ascend  to  Jesus  above  ; 

Joyfully  praise  him  !  cheerfully  raise  him. 

Songs  of  thanksgiving  for  infinite  love  I 

Kind  friends  have  taught  us  ;  Jesus  hath  brought  us 
Under  this  roof  where  we  gather  to-day  ; 

Gracious  Jehovah,  guide  and  watch  over ; 
Look  on  thy  children  in  mercy,  we  pray. 

Keep  us  and  guide  us,  kindly  provide  us 

Comfort  and  strength  for  each  step  of  the  way ; 

Mercy  and  blessing,  goodness  expressing. 
Hold  us  in  peace  for  eternity's  day. 

When  thou  hast  led  us,  taught  us  and  fed  us. 

Strengthened  our  hearts,  as  we've  journeyed 
along. 

Then,  gracious  Father,  thy  children  gather. 
Joining  in  chorus  of  heaven's  new  song. 


53 


List,  the  Music  Pealing. 


List,  the  music  pealing ;  hear  our  song  of  might; 
We  are.  marching  onward  to  the  land  of  light. 
Come  and  join  the'banner  under  which  we  go, 
Christ  the  Lord  is  Captain,  and  we  fear  no  foe. 
Duty  Is  oi:r  watchword,  faith  our  only  shield. 
And  to  Satan's  legions  never  will  we  yield. 
List  the  music  pealing;  hear  our  song  of  might; 
V/e  are  marching  onward  to  the  land  of  light. 


God  of  eternity,  author  of  time. 
Giver  and  source  of  light,  ruler  sublime. 
Thou  uncreated  Lord,  ancient  of  days. 
Glorious  in  holiness,  fearful  in  praise, 
High  over  all.  Thy  works  blest  evermore 
God  of  the  universe.  Thee  we  adore  I 


Wondrous  in  majesty,  wisdom  and  migut, 

Lo  twas  Thy  voice  that  said,  "  Let  there  be  lights 

Vast  realms  and  numberless,  Lord  are  Thy  own. 

Nations  and  sccpter'd  kings  bow  at  Thy  throne. 

High  overall  Thy  works  blest  evermore, 

God  of  the  universe.  Thee  we  adore  1 


Thine  is  a  perfect  law  ;  Thy  word  is  pure; 
Righteous  are  all  Thy  ways  ;  Thy  judgments  stirfr>'. 
Mercy  and  truth  abide  ever  with  thee  ; 
Love  like  a  nver,  flows  deep  as  the  sea; 
High  over  all  Thy  works  blest  evermore, 
God  of  universe.  Thee  we  adore  ! 


55 


Just  as  I  Am. 


Just  as  1  am,  without  one  plea, 
But  that  thy  blood  was  shed  for  me. 
And  that  thou  bidst  me  come  lo  thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  ! 


Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 

To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot. 

To  thee,  whose  blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  1  come  1 


Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt. 
Fightings  and  fears  within,  without, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  I  I  come  1 

Just  as  I  am,  poor,  wretched,  blind 
Sight,  riche?  healing  of  the  mind. 
Yea,  all  I  need,  in  thee  to  find, 
O  Lamb  of  God.  1  come  I  1  come  ! 


iGracious  is  our  Saviour,  to  his  children  true, 
•And  whate'er  the  d.-inger  He  will  lead  us  through. 
Love  ye  one  another,  is  our  Lord's  command, 
*'  Charity,"  the  motto  of  our  pilgrim  band. 
Duty  is  our  watchword  ! 

When  our  march  is  ended,  and  the  night  draws 

near. 
Brightly  through  the  darkness  will  His  face  appear. 
Join  us,  all  ye  people,  hear  our  loving  call. 
In  our  faithful  army  there  is  room  for  all. 
Duty  is  our  watchword  1 


Just  as  1  am,  thou  wilt  receive. 
Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve; 
Because  thy  promise  I  believe, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !  I  come  1 


Just  as  I  am.  thy  love  unknown 
Hath  broken  every  barrier  down  ; 
Now,  to  be  thine,  yea,  thine  alone, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  !   1  come  ! 


lust  as  I  am,  of  that  free  love 

The  breadth,  lengili,  depth,  and  height  to  pro ^C^ 

Here  for  a  season,  then  a^ove, 

O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come  1  I  come . 


HOLLOND  Hymns. 


56 


In  the  Cross  of  Christ  I 
Glory. 


In  the  cross  of  Chj«ist  I  glory. 

Towering  o'er  ihe  wrecks  of  time  ; 

All  the  light  of  sacred  story- 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

When  tne  woes  of  life  o'ertaJtc  me, 
Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy. 

Never  shall  the  cross  forsake  me  : 
Lo  !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 


When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaminjj 
Light  and  love  upon  my  way. 

From  the  cross  the  xadrance  streaming 
Adds  more  lustre  to  the  day. 


Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure. 
By  the  cross  are  sanctified  ; 

Peace  is  there,  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 

Tow'ring  o'er  the  wrecks  of  time; 

All  the  light  of  sajcrcd  story 

Gathers  round  its  head  sublime 


go      Jesus,  ihy  Name  I  Lova 

Jesus,  thy  name  I  love. 
All  other  names  above, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 
Oh!  thou  art  all  to  me! 
Nothing  to  please  I  see, 
Nothini?  apart  from  thee, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  1 

Thou,  blessed  Son  of  God, 
Hast  bought  me  with  thy  blood, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 
Oh  !  how  great  is  thy  love, 
AH  other  loves  above, 
Love  that  I  daily  prove, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 

When  unto  thee  I  flee. 
Thou  wilt  my  refuge ie-, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 
What  need  I  now  to  fear? 
What  earthly  grief  or  care. 
Since  thou  art  ever  near? 

Jesus,  my  Lord  I 

Soon  thou  wilt  comeagain  ! 
I  shall  "be  liappy  then, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  ! 
Then  thine  own  face  I'll  see. 
Then  I  shall  like  thee  be, 
Then  evermore  with  thee, 

Jesus,  my  Lord  I 


KiJ  All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus' 
name! 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  I 

Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem 

And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 


KQ  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly 
^^  Dove  I 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove  1 
With  all  thy  quickening  powers. 

Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 


Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race. 
Ye  ransomed  from  the  fall  ! 

Hail  him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace. 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all.^ 


Look — how  we  grovel  here  below, 
Fond  of  these  triflirg  toys  ! 

Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 


Sinners  I  whose  love  can  ne'er  forget 
The  wormwood  and  the  gall, 

Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 

Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe. 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 

And  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 

Oh,  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng. 
We  at  his  feet  may  fall ; 

We'll  join  the  everlasting  song 
Aiki  crown  him — Lord  of  all. 


In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs. 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise  ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  bur  tongues. 

And  our  devotion  dies. 

Dear  Lord  !  and  shall  we  ever  live. 

At  this  poor  dying  rate, 
Our  love  so  faini,  so  cold  to  thee. 

And  thine  to  us  so  great? 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  Heavenly  Dove  I 
With  all  thy  quickening  powers  ; 

Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 


HOLLOND  Hymns, 


60 


Forward  I  be  Our  Watch- 
word. 

I'orward  1  be  our  watchword. 

Steps  and  voices  joined; 
Seek  the  things  before  us, 

Not  a  look,  behind  j 
Burns  the  fiery  pillar 

At  our  army  s  head; 
Who  shall  dream  of  shrinking. 

By  our  Captain  led? 
Forward  thro'  the  desert, 

Thro"  the  toil  and  fight : 
Jordan  flows  before  us, 

Sion  beams  with  light. 


Forward,  when  in  childhood 

Buds  the  infant  mind  ; 
All  through  youth  and  manhood. 

Not  a  thought  behind; 
Speed  through  realms  of  nature, 

Climb  the  steps  of  grace  : 
Faint  not,  till  in  glory 

Gleams  our  Father's  face. 
Forward,  all  the  liie-time. 

Climb  from  height  to  height. 
Till  the  head  be  hoary. 
Till  the  eye  be  light. 


Forward,  flock  of  Jesus, 

Sail  of  all  the  earth  ; 
Till  each  yearning  purpose 

Spring  to  glorious  birth; 
Sick,  they  ask  lor  healing, 

Blind,  they  grope  for  day  ; 
Pour  upon  the  nations 

Wisdom's  loving  ray. 
Forward,  out  of  error. 

Leave  behind  the  night ; 
Forward,  through  the  darkness. 

Forward,  into  Light  1 


Glories  upon  glories 

Hath. our  God  prepared. 
By  the  souls  that  lov^e  Him 

One  day  to  be  shared  : 
Eye  hath  not  beheld  them. 

Ear  hath  never  heard ; 
Nor  of  these  have  uttered 

Thought  or  speech  a  "word ; 
Forward,  marching  eaistward. 

Where  the  heaven  is  bright. 
Till  the  veil  be  lifted, 

Till  our  faiih  be  sight. 


To  the  Eternal  Father 

Loudest  anthems  raise. 
To  the  Son  and  Spirit 

Echo  songs  of  praise; 
To  the  Lord  of  Glory, 

Blessed  Three  in  One, 
Be  by  men  and  angels 

Endless  honor  done. 
Weak  our  earthly  praises. 

Dull  the  songs  of  night; 
Forward  into  triumph. 

Forward  into  Light. — ^Amen. 


gl       There  is  a  Happy  Lana. 

There  is  a  happy  land. 

Far,  far  away, 
WTiere  saints  in  glory  stand, 

Bright,  br  ghtasday. 
Oh  I  how  they  sweetly  sing. 
Worthy  is  our  Saviour  King; 
Loud  let  His  praises  ring. 

Praise,  praise  for  aye. 

Come  to  that  happy  land. 

Come,  come  away ; 
Why  will  ye  doubting  stand. 

Why  still  delay? 
O,  we  shall  happy  be. 
When  from  sin  and  sorrow  free. 
Lord,  we  shall  live  with  Thee, 

Blest,  blest  for-aye. 

Bright,  in  that  hapny  land. 

Beams  every  eye : 
Kept  by  a  Father's  Hand, 

Love  cannot  die. 
O,  then  t3  glorj'  run  ; 
Be  a  Crown  and  Kingdom  woii; 
And  bright  above  the  sun, 
.  We  reign  for  aye.  —Amen. 


62 


Once  In  Royal  David's  City* 


Onre  in  royal  David's  city 

Stood  a  lowly  cattle  shed. 
Where  a  mother  laid  her  Baby 

In  a  manger  for  His  bed ; 
Mary  was  that  mother  mild, 
Jesus  Christ  her  little  Child. 

He  came  down  to  earth  from  heaves. 
Who  is  God  and  Lord  of  all, 

And  His  shelter  was  a  stable. 
And  His  cradle  was  a  stall ; 

With  the  poor,  and  mean,  and  lowly. 

Lived  on  earth  our  Saviour  Holy. 

And,  thro'  all  His  wondrous  Childhood, 
He  would  honor,  ajid  obey. 

Love,  and  watch  the  lowly  maiden 
In  whose  gentle  arms  He  lay  ; 

Christian  children  all  must  be 

Mild,  obedient,  good  as  He, 

For  he  is  our  childhood's  Pattern, 
Day  by  day  like  us  He  grew. 

He  was  little,  weak  and  helpless, 

Tears  and  smiles  like  us  He  knew  : 

And  He  feeleth  for  our  sadness. 

And  He  shareth  in  our  gladness. 

And  our  eyes  at  iast  shall  see  Him, 
Through  his  own  redeeming  love, 

For  that  Child  so  dear  and  gentle 
Is  our  Lord  in  Heaven  above ; 

And  He  leads  his  children  on 

To  the  place  where  He  is  gone. 

Not  in  that.poor  lowly  stable, 
With  the  oxen  standing  by. 

We  shall  see  Him  ;  but  in  Heaven, 
Set  at  God's  Right  Hand  on  high  ; 

When  I'ke  stars  His  children  crowned 

All  in  white  shall  wait  arou'.d. — Amen^ 


HOLIvOND    P-IYMNS. 


go     Now  be  the  Gospel  Banner.       gK     My  Country  I  'TIs  of  Th0G, 


Now  be  the  gospel  banner  ■ 

In  every  land  unfurled  ; 
And  be  the  shout,  "  Hosannai  * 

Re-echoed  through  the  world. 
Till  every  isle  and  nation. 

Till  every  tribe  and  tongue. 
Receive  the  great  salvation. 

And  join  the  happy  throng. 

What  though  the  embattled  legions 

Of  earth  and  hell  combine  ? 
•His  power  throughout  their  regions 

Shall  soon  resplendent  shine; 
Ride  on,  O  Lord  1   victorious, 

Iramanuel,  Prince  of  peace  I 
Thy  triumph  shall  be  glorious, 

Thine  ehipire  still  increase. 


Yes,  thou  shall  reig^  for  e.vep, 

O  Jesus,  King  of  kings  V 
vThy  light,  thy  love,  thy  favor. 

Each  ransomed  captive  sin^; 
The  isies  for  thee  are  waiting, 

The  deserts  learn  thy  praise, 
The  hills  and  valleys,  greeting. 

The  song  reponsive  raise. 


My  country  1   'tis  of  thc&, 
Sw62t  land  of  libeny, 

Of  thee  Isin^: 
Land  where  my  fathers  dicd.1 
Land  of  the  pilgrims'  pride  I 
From  every  mountain  side 

Let  freedom  lirg  I 

My  native  country,  thee, 
Land  of  the  noble,  free, 

Thy  name  1  love  ; 
I  love  thy  rocks  nnd  nib, 
Thy  woods  and  templed  hills; 
My  heart  with  rapture  thrills 

Like  that  above- 
Let  music  swell, the  breeze. 
And  rini  from  alt  the  trees 

Sweet  freedom's  song : 
Let  mortal  tongues  awake  ; 
Let  all  that  breathe  partake , 
Let  rocks  their  silence  break, 

The  sound  prolong. 

Our  father's  God  I  to  thee. 
Author  of  liberty, 

To  thee  we  sing : 
Loii)^  may  our  land  be  bright 
With  freedoti.'s  holy  light ; 
Protect  us  by  thy  mighty 

Great  God,  our  King  ! 


64 


We  are  but  Little  Children 
Weak. 


We  are  but  little  children  weak. 
Nor  born  in  any  high  estate  ; 

-What  can  we  do  for  Jesus'  sake. 

Who  is  so  high  and  good  and  great  2 

O,  day  by  day,  each  Chri<;tian  child 
Has  much  to  do,  without,  within 

A  death  to  die  for  Jesus'  sake, 

A  weary  war  to  wage  with  sin. 

When  deep  within  our  swelling  hearts 

The  thoughts  of  pride  and  anger  rfse,' 

When  bitter  words  are  on  our  tongues 
And  tears  of  passion  in  our  eyes , 

Then  we  may  stay  the  angry  blow. 

Then  we  may  check  tne  hasty  word  ; 

Give  gentle  answers  back  again, 
And  fight  a  battle  for  our  Lord. 

"With  smiles  of  peace,  and  looks  of  love, 
O      Light  in  our  dwellings  we  may  maks. 
Rid  kind  good  humor  brighten  there. 
And  do  all  still  for  Jesus'  sake. 

There'*  not  a  child  so  small  and  weak 
But  has  his  little  cro-s  to  take. 

His  little  work  of  love  and  praise 
Th  at  he  may  do  for  Jesus'  i 


gg     My  Faith  Looks  up  to  The© 

My  faith  looks  up  to  thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary. 

Saviour  divine ! 
Jfew  hear  me  while  I  pray. 
Take  all  my  guilt  away. 
Oh,  let  me,  from  this  day. 

Be  wholly  thine. 

May  thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  feinting  heart. 

My  zeal  inspire ; 
As  thou  hast  died  for  me, 
Qh,  may  my  love  to  thee 
Pure,  warm  and  changeless  be,, 

AUving  fire. 

While  life's  dark  maze  I  treads 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  thou  my  Guide; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  mc  ever  stray 

From  thee  aside 

When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold  %u lien  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll. 
Biest  Saviour  I  then,  in  love. 
Fear  and  distrust  remove; 
Oh,  bear  me  safe  above, 

A  ransomed  soul. 


tioLLOND  Hymns, 


67 


To-Day  the  Saviour  Calls. 

To-day  the  Saviour  calls; 

Ye  wanderers,  come; 
O  ye  benighted  souls  ! 

Why  longer  roam? 

To-day  the  Saviour  calls; 

Oh,  hear  him  now  ; 
Within  these  sacred  walls 

To  Jesus  bow. 

To-day  the  Saviour  calls; 

For  refuge  fly  ; 
The  storm  of  justice  falls. 

And  death  is  nigh. 

The  Spirit  calls  today  ; 

Yield  to  his  power; 
Oh,  gr  eve  h'm  not  away  ; 

'  ris  mercy's  hour. 


f!0    From    every    Stormy    Wind 
^^  that  Blows. 

From  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 
From  every  swelhng  tide  of  woes, 
'I  here  IS  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat: 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  mercy-seat. 

There  is  a  place  where  Jesu^  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads ; 
A  place  than  ail  besides  more  sweet  ; 
It  is  the  blood-bought  mercy-seat. 

There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend. 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend 
Though  sundered  far,  by  faith  they  meet 
Around  one  common  mercy-seat. 

There,  there  on  eagle  wings  we  soar. 
And  time  and  sense  seem  all  no  more;" 
And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet. 
And  glory  crowns  the  mercy-seat. 

Oh,  let  my  hand  forget  her  skill. 
My  tongue  be  silent,  cold  and  still, 
'I'his  bounding  heart  forget  to  beat. 
If  I  forget  the  raerc>'-seat. 


70 


How  Firm  a  Foundation. 


69 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
!«;  laid  for  your  faith  in  his  excellent  word  ! 
What  more  can  ht  say,  than  to  you  he  hath  said, 
You  who  unto  Jesus,  for  refuge  have  fled? 

When  through  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall  lie. 
My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  supply  ; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee  ;  I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume,  and  thy  gold  to  refine. 

E'en  down  to  old  age  all  my  people  shall  prove 
My  sov'reign,  eternal,  unchangeable  love ; 
And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  theirtcmples  adorn. 
Like  limbs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom  be  borne, 

The  soul  that  on  Jesus  hath  leaned  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  will  not  desert  to  his  foes ; 
That  soul,  though  all  hell  should  endeavor  to  shake, 
I'll  never,  no,  never,  no,  never,  forsake  I 


From  Greenland's  Icy 
Mountains. 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 

trora  India's  coral  strand. 
Where  Africa's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand^ 
From  many  an  ancient  river. 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
Theycall  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

What  though  the  spicy  "breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ce>  Ion's  isle. 
Though  every  prospect  pleases. 

And  only  man  is  vile  ? 
In  vain  withlavish  kindness 

l^e  gifts  of  God  are  strown; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness. 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

Shall  we  whose  soiils  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high. 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny  ? 
Salvation  !  oh,  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sounds  proclaim. 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  name. 

Waft, waft,  ye  winds!  his  story. 

And  you,  ye  waters  !  roll. 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  gloiy. 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain. 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 


*71       Gome  Thou  Fount  of  Every 
'^  Blessing. 

Come,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing. 
Tunc  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace; 

Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 
Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 

Ttaqh  me  some  melodious  sonnet. 
Sung  by  flzming  tongues  above  ; 

Praise  the  mount  I  I'm  fixed  upon  it. 
Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love  I 

Jesus  sought  mc  when  a  stranger. 
Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God; 

He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger. 
Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

Oh,  to  grace  how  g^eat  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm  constrained  to  be  ! 
Let  that  grace  now,  like  a  fetter. 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  tc  thec. 

Prone  to  wander.  Lord,  I  feel  It; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love; 
Here's  my  heart ;  oh,  take  and  seal  it. 

Seal  it  for  thy  courts  above  I 


HoivivONE)  Hymns. 


'VO  Breaat  the   Wave, 

^^  Christian. 

Breast  the  wave,  Chrisu'an, 

When  It  IS  s  rongest ; 
Watch  for  day.  Christian, 

When  the  night's  longest  ; 
Oawarci  and  onward  still. 

Be  thine  endeavor ; 
The  rest  that  remaineth. 

Will  be  for  ever. 

Jhght  the  fight.  Christian, 

Jesus  is  o'er  thee; 
R  un  the  race.  Christian, 

Heaven  is  before  thee ; 
He  who  hath  promised 

Faltereth  never  ; 
He  who  hath  loved  so  wellj 

Loveth  for  ever. 

Lift  thine  eye,  Christian, 

Just  as  it  Closeth  ; 
Raise  thy  heart.  Christian, 

Ere  it  reposelh ; 
Thee  from  the  love  of  Christ 

Nothing  shall  sever ; 
And,  when  thy  work  is  doTie^ 

Praise  him  for  ever. 


74 


Onward  through  iht  darkness 

Of  the  lonely  night, 
Shining  still  before  them 

With  Thy  kindly  light. 
Guide  them.  Jew  and  Gentile. 

Homeward  from  afar, 
Young  and  old  together 

By  Thy  kindly  star. 

Until  ev'ry  nation. 

Whether  bond  or  free, 
'Neath  Thy  starlit  baanor, 

Jesus,  follow  Thte- 
O'er  the  distant  mountaiftS, 

To  that  heav'nly  home 
Where  no  sin  nor  sorrow 

Evermore  shall  come. 


Father,  Whate'erof  Earthly 
Bliss. 


Father  !  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss 
Thy  sovereign  will  denes. 

Accepted  at  Thy  throne  of  graco, 
Let  this  petition  rise  : 


'73  ^'*°"^  ^^^  Eastern  Mountains. 

From  the  eastern  mountains, 

Pressing  on  ihcy  come, 
Wise  men  in  their  wisdom, 

To  His  humble  home; 
Stirr'd  oy  deep  devotion. 

Hasting  from  afar. 
Ever  trav'hng  onward. 

Guided  by  a  star. 

There  their  Lord  and  Saviour 

Meek  and  lowly  lay, 
Wondrous  light  that  led  thsm 

Onward  on  their  way ; 
^ver  now  to  lighten 

Nartions  from  afar. 
As  they  journey  homeward 

By  that  guiding  star. 

Thou  "who  in  a  manger 

Once  has  lowly  lain. 
Who  dost  now  in  glory 

0'e»-  all  kingdoms  reign, 
Gather  in  the  heathen. 

Who  in^Iands  afar 
Ne'er  have  seen  the  brightness 

Of  Thy  guiding  star. 

•  Gather  in  the  outcasts. 

All  who  go  astray, 
Throw  Thy  radiance  o'er  them. 

Guide  them  on  their  way; 
Those  who  never  knew  Thee, 

Those  who  wander  far, 
XJuide  them  by  the  brightness, 

Of  Thy  guiding  star. 


"  Give  me  a  calm,  a  thankful  heart, 
From  every  murmur  free  ; 

The  blessings  of  thy  grace  impart, 
And  make  me  live  to  thee. 


"  Let  the  sweet  hope  that  thou  art  m\ae 

My  life  and  death  artend  ; 
Thy  presence  through  my  journey  shine, 

Andcrowa  my  journey's  end." 


75 


With  Broken  Heart  and 
Contrite  Sigh. 

With  broken  heart  and  contrite  sigh, 
A  trerabMng  sinner,  Lord,  1  cry : 
Thy  pardoning  grace  is  rich  and  free; 

0  God,  be  merciful  to  me  1 

1  smite  upon  my  troubled  breast. 

With  deep  and  conscious  guilt  bppressed, 
Christ  and  His  cross  my  only  plea  ; 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me  1 


Far  off  I  stand  with  tearful  eyes. 

Nor  dare  uplift  them  to  th6  skies  ; 
But  thou  dost  all  my  anguish  see : 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me  I 


Nor  alms,  nor  deeds  that  I  have  done. 
Can  inr  a  single  sin  atone  : 
To  Calvary  alone  I  flee  ; 
O  GoJ,  be  merciful  to  me  ! 


HOIvLOND   HYNINS. 


«7g  O  Day  of  Rest  and  Gladness.      «7Q         Sweet  Hour  of  Prayer. 


O  day  of  rest  and  gladness, 

O  d>y  of  joy  and  light, 
O  balm  of  care  and  sadness. 

Most  beautiful,  most  bright; 
On  thee,  the  high  and  lowly. 

Bending  before  the  throne, 
Siivg.  "  Holy,  Holy,  Holy  I  " 

To  the  Great  Three  in  One, . 


On  thc-c,  at  the  creation. 

The  light  first  had  its  birth; 
On  thee,  for  our  salvation, 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth 
On  thee,  our  Lord,  victorious. 

The  Spirit  sent  from  heav'n. 
And  thus  on  thee,  most  glorious, 

A  triple  light  was  giv'n. 

To-day  on  weary  nations 

The  heav'niy  manna 'falls; 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumpet  calls. 
Where  Gospel  light  is  glowing 

With  pure  and  radiant  beams, 
And  living  water  flowing 

With  soul-refreshing  streams. 


Sweet  hour  of  prayer,  sweet  hour  of  prayeiL 
That  calls  me  from  a  world  of  care. 
And  bids  me  at  my  Father's  throne 
Make  all  my  wants  and  wishes  known; 
In  seasons  of  distress  and  grief 
My  soul  has  often  lound  relief. 
And  oft  escaped  the  tempter's  snare, 
By  thy  return,  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 

Sweet  hour  of  prayer,  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 

Thy  wings  shall  my  petition  bear 

To  Him  whose  truth  and  f-ithfulncss 

En^ge  the  waiting  soul  to  bless  : 

And  since  he  bids  me  seek  his  face. 

Believe  his  word,  and  trust  his  grace, 

I'll  cast  on  him  my  every  care. 

And  wait  for  thee,  sweet  hour  of  prayer.. 

Sweet  hour  of  prayer,  sweet  hour  of  prayet^ 

May  I  thy  consolation  share  ; 

Till,  from  Mount  Pisgah's  lofty  height 

I  view  my  home,  and  take  my  flight : 

This  robe  of  flesh  I'll  drop,  and  rise 

To  seize  the  everlasting  prize  ; 

And  shout,  while  passing  through*  the  air. 

Farewell,  farewell,  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 


77 


New  graces  ever  gaining 

From  ihis  our  day  of  rest. 
We  reach  the  Rest  remaining 

To  spirits  of  the  blest. 
To  Holy  Ghost  be  praises. 

To  Father  and  to  Son  ; 
The  Church  her  voice  upraises 

To  Thee,  blest  Three  in  One. 


Lead,  Kindly  Light. 


Lead,  kindly  Light !  amid  the  encircling  gloom, 

Lead  Thou  me  on  ; 
The  night  is  dark,  and  I  am  far  from  home;'   . 

Lead  Thou  me  on. 
Keep  Thou  my  feet ;  I  do  not  ask  to  see 
The  distant  scene  ;  one  step  enough  for  me. 

I  was  not  ever  thus,  nor  pray'd  that  Thou 

Shouldst  lead  me  on  ; 
I  loved  to  choose  and  see  my  path  ;  but  novir 

Lead  Thou  me  on. 
I  loved  the  garish  day  ;  and,  spite  of  fears. 
Pride  ruled  my  will :  remember  not  past  years. 

So  long  Thy  power  has  blest  me,  sure  it  still 

Will  lead  me  on 
O'er  moor  and  fen,  o'er  crag  and  torrent,  till 

The  night  is  gone, 
And  with  the  morn  those  angel  faces  smile. 
Which  1  have  loved  long  since,  and  lost  awhile. 


tJQ       In  the  Hour  of  Trial. 

In  the  hour  of  trial, 

Jesus,  plead  forme;. 
Lest  by  base  denial 

I  depart  from  Thee; 
When  Thou  see'st  me  waver, 

Wfth  a  look  recall, 
Nor  for  fear  or  favour 

buffer  me  to  fall. 

With  forbidden  pleasures 

Would  this  vain  world  charm; 
Or  its  sordid  treasures 

Spread  to  work  rfteharm; 
Bring  to  my  remembrance 

bad  Gethsemane, 
Or,  in  darker  semblance,    . 

Cross-crown'd  Calvaiy, 

Should  Thy  mercy  send  me 

Sorrow,  toil  and  woe  ; 
Or  should  pain  attend  me 

On  my  path  below  ; 
Grant  that  I  may  never 

Fail  Thy  hand  to  see; 
Grant  that  I  may  ever 

Cast  my  care  on  Thee. 

When  my  last  hour  cometh, 

Fratight  with  strife  and  pain^ 
When  my  dust  returneth 

To  the  dust  again  ; 
On  Thy  truth  relying. 

Through  that  mortal  strife^ 
Jesus,  take  me,  dying. 

To  eternal  life. 


HOLLOND  Hymns. 


OQ       In  the  Light  of  God. 

In  the  light  of  God,  in  the  light  of  God, 

Oh  I  ye  sightless  eyes  rejoice. 
They  shall  see  the  K\ng  in  his  beauty  there. 

Who  on  earth  have  heard  his  voice. 

Refrain. 
In  the  light  of  God,  in  the  light  of  God, 

Mists  of  earth  shall  melt  away. 
We  shall  sec  him  face  to  f^ce  and  eye  to  eye. 

In  that  glad  eternal  day.— Amen. 

Oh  1  ye  weary  feet,  that  go  faltering  on 

In  the  path  which  Jesus  trod. 
Ye  shall    walk    with    him   through    the   golden 
streets. 

Till  ye  stand  by  throne  of  God. — Rkf. 

Oh  I    ye   burdened  hands,  have  ye  spent  your 

strength 
In  the  vineyard  of  your  Lord? 
Lo  I  a  harp  of  gold  and  the  victor's  palm 
Shall  your  taithful  toil  reward. — Ref. 

Sweetest  hopes  of  life  that  have  drooped  and  died 

On  earth's  chill  and  barren  sod. 
In  a  fairer  clime  shall  revive  again, 

And  unfold  in  the  light  of  God.   Amen. — Rbf. 


82 


For  all  the  Saints, 


81 


Harkr  Hark,  My  Soul  I 


Hark  f  hark,  my  soul !    angelic  songs  are  swelling 
O'er  earth's  green  fields   and  ocean's  wave- 
beat  shore: 
How   sweet  the   truth   those  blessed   strains  are 
telling 
Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no  more. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  angels  of  light. 
Singing  to  welcome  the  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear  them  singing, 

"  Come,    weary    souls,    for   Jesus    bids  you 
come:" 
And,  through  the  dark,  its  echoes  sweetly  ringing, 
"The  music  of  the  Gospel  leads  us  home. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 

Far,  far  away,  like  bells  at  evening  pealing. 

The  voice  of  Jesus  sounds  o'er  land  and  sea. 
And  laden  souls,  by  thousands  meekly  stealing. 
Kind    Shepherd,   turn   their  weary    steps    to 
thee. 

Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 

Rest  comes   at  length ;  though   lift  be  long  and 
dreary, 
The  day  must  dawn,  and  darksome  night  be 
past; 
All  journeys  end  in  welcome  to  the  weary. 

And  heaven,  the  heart's  true  home,  will  come 
at  last. 

Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 

Angels,  sing  on  !  your  faithful  watches  keeping ; 

Sing  us  sweet  fragments  of  the  songs  above; 
Till  morning's  joy  shall  end   the  night  of  weeping, 

And  life's  longshadows  break  in  cloudless  love. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  angels  of  light. 

Singing  to  welcome  the  pilgrims  of  the  night. 


For  all  the  saints,  who  Irom  their  labors  rest. 
Who  thee  by  faith  bclore  the  world  conlcss'd, 
Thy  name,  O  Jesus,  be  forever  blest. 

AUeluial    Alleluia  I 
Thou  wast    their    rock,    their   fortress   and  their 

might ; 
Thou,  Lord,  their  captain  in  the  well-fov.phi  fight;. 
Thou,  in  the  darkness  drear,  the  light  oi  light. 

Alleluial 
O,  may  thy  soldiers,  faithful,  true  and  bold. 
Fight  as  the  saints  who  nobly  fought  of  old. 
And  win,  with  them,  the  victor's  crown  of  gold. 

Alleluial 
O  blest  communion,   fellowship  divine  I 
We  feebly  struggle,   they  in  glory  shine; 
Yet  all  are  one  in  thee,  for  all  are  thine. 

Alleluia ! 
And  when  the  strife  is  fierce,  the  warfare  long. 
Steals  on  the  ear  the  distant  tnumph-song, 
And  hearts  are  brave  again,  and  arms  are  strong. 

Alleluia  1 
The  golden  evening  brightens  in  the  west ; 
Soon,  soon  to  faithful  warriors  comes  the  rest  ; ' 
Sweet  is  the  calm  of   Paradise  the  bless'd. 

Alleluia  1 
But,  lo  !  there  breaks  a  yet  more  glorious  day ; 
The  saints  triumphant  rise  in  bright  array  ; 
The  King  of  Glory  passes  on  his  way.      Alleluia 

From    earth's  wide   bounds,  from  ocean's  farthest 

coast, 
Through  gates  of  pearl  sti earns    in  the  countless 

host, 
Singing  to  F.ither,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 
Alleluia  1 


OO    Come  ye  Thankful  Peopl< 

C«me,  ye  thankful  people,  come. 
Raise  the  &ong  of  Kai  vest-home  ; 
AH  is  safely  gathered  in. 
Ere  the  winter  storms  beg;n  ; 
God,  our  Maker  doth  prov:de 
For  our  wants  to  be  supplied. 
Come  to  God's  own  temple,  come^ 
RaJre  the  song  of  Harvest- homo. 

-All  the  world  is  God's  own  field. 
Fruit  unto  his  praise  to  yield; 
Wheat  and  tares  together  sow 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown. 
First  the  blade,  and  then  the  ear. 
Then  the  lull  corn  shall  appear: 
Lord  of  harvest,  grant  ihai  we 
Wholesome  gram  and  puie  may  be. 

Even  so.  Lord,  quickly  come 
To  thy  final  Harvesi-home; 
Gather  thou  thy  people  in,  ^ 

Free  from  socrow,  free  from  sin; 
There  for  ever  purified. 
In  thy  presence  to  abide : 
Come  with  all  thine  angels,  come,' 
Rajse  the  gloifous  Harvest-home. 


tiOLLOND   HYIVIISrS. 


Q^        We  Plough  the  Fields. 

We  plough  the  fields,  and  scatter 

The  good  seed  on  the  land. 
But  it  is  fed  and  water'd 

By  God's  Almighty  hand; 
He  sends  the  snow  m  winter, 

The  warmth  to  swell  the  grain. 
The  breezes,  and  the  sunshine. 

And  soft  refresh mg  rain. 
All  good  gifts  around  us 

Are  sent  from  heav'n  above; 
Then  thank  the  Lord,  O  thank  the  Lord 

For  all  his  love. 


He  only  is  the  maker 

Of  all  things  near  and  far; 
He  paints  the  wayside  flower. 

He  lights  the  ev'nihg  star; 
The  winds  and  waves  obey  him. 

By  him  the  birds  are  fed ; 
Much  more  to  us,  his  children. 

He  gives  our  daily  bread. 
All  good  gifts,  etc. 

We  thank  thee,  then,  O  Father, 

For  all  things  bright  and  good  i 
The  seed-time  and  the  harvest. 

Our  life,  our  health,  our  food ; 
Accept  the  gifts  we  offer. 

For  all  thy  love  imparts. 
And,  what  thou  most  desirest. 

Our  humble,  thankful  hearts. 
All  good  gifts,  etc. 


85 


Now  the  Day  is  Over. 


Now  the  day  is  over. 

Night  is  drawing  nigh. 

Shadows  of  the  ev'ning 
t>tcal  across  the  sky. 

Jesus,  give  the  weary 

Calm  and  sweet  repose, 

With  thy  tend'rest  blessing 
May  our  eyelids  close. 

Grant  to  little  children 

Visions  bright  of  thee  j 

Guard  the  sailors  tossing 
On  the  deep  blue  sea. 

Through  the  long  night-watches 
May  thine  angels  spread 

Their  white  wings  above  us. 
Watching  round  each  bed. 

When  the  morning  wakens. 

Then  may  we  arise 
Pure,  and  fresh,  and  sinless 

li>  thy  holy  eyes. 


QC^   Lord,  Dlsrmss  Us  with  Thy 
^^  Blessing. 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing. 

Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace ; 

Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing. 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace. 

O  refresh  us,  O  refresh  us, 

Trav'ling  thro'  this  wilderness. 

Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration. 
For  the  Gospel's  joyful  sound; 

May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound 

May  thy  presence,  may  thy  presence 
With  us  ever  more  be  found. 


87 


It  Is  Not  Death  to  Die. 


It  is  not  death  to  die, 

To  leave  this  waary  road. 
And  midst  the  brotherhood  on  high 

To  be  at  home  with  God. 

It  is  not  death  to  close 

The  eye  long  d.mmed  by  tears. 
And  wake  in  glorio^us  repose 

To  spend  eternal  years. 

It  is  not  death  to  bear 

The  wrench  that  sets  us  free 
From  dungeon  chain,  to  breathe  the  air 

Of  boundless  liberty. 

It  is  not  death  to  fling 

Aside  this  sinful  dust. 
And  rise  on  strong  exulting  wing 

To  live  among  the  just. 

Jesus,  thou  Prince  of  life  ! 

Thy  chosen  cannot  die  ; 
Like  thee,  they  conquer  in  the  strife. 

To  reign  with  thee  on  high. 


PP       How  Gentle  God's  Com- 
""  mands! 

How  gentle  God's  commands  ! 

How  kind  his  precepts  are  ! 
"  Come  cast  your  burdens  on  the  Lord, 

And  trust  His  constant  care." 

Beneath  his  powerful  sway 

His  saints  securely  dwell: 
That  hand  which  bears  all  natufe  up 

Will  guide  his  children  well. 

Why  should  this  anxious  load 

Press  down  your  weary  mind? 

Hasie  to  your  htivenly  Father's  throne. 
And  sweet  refreshment  find. 

His  coodness  stands  approved, 
Unchanged  from  day  to  day; 

I'll  drop  my  inirden  at  His  feet,  . 
And  bear  a  song^wav. 


HOLLOND    HY.VINS. 


89 


Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thoel 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee  I 

Nearer  to  thee. 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiselh  me ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Kearcj.  my  God,  t  ■  thee, 

Nearer  to  thee  1 

Though  like  the  wanderer, 

'1  he  sun  gone  dowa. 
iDarkne  s  be  over  me. 

My  rest  a  stone. 
Yet  in  my  dreams  I'd  be 
Nearer,  my  God.  to  thee. 

Nearer  to  thee! 

There  let  the  way  appear. 

Steps  unto  heaven; 
AH  that  thou  sendest  mc, 

In  mercy  given ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God.  to  thee. 

Nearer  to  thee  1 


91 


Savlourl  agnln  to  Thy  Dear 
Name 


Saviour  I  ngain  to  thy  dear  name  we  ra'se 
With  one  accord  our  parun^  hymn  of  praise  ; 
We  stand  to  bless  thee  ere  our  worship  cease, 
Then,  lowly  kneeling,  wait  thy  word  of  peace. 

Grant  us  thy  peace  upon  our  homeward  way  i 
With  thee  began,  with  thee  shall  end,  the  day  ; 
Guard    thou   the    lips  from    sin,  the   hearts  from 

shame. 
That  in  this  house  hare  called  upon  thy  name. 

Grant  us  thy  peace,   Lord  I  through  the  coming 

night. 
Turn  thou  for  us  its  darkness  mio  light ; 
.  From  harm  and  danger  ke.  p  ihy  children  free. 
For  dark  and  light  are  both  alike  to  thee. 

Grant  us  thy  peace  throughout  our  earthly  life. 
Our  balm  in  sorrow  and  our  stay  in  strife  ; 
Then,  when  thy  voice  shall  bid  our  conflict  cease,. 
Call  us,  O  Lord  1  to  ihme  eternal  peace. 


Then,  with  my  waking  thoughts 
Bright  with  thy  praise, 

Out  of  my  stony  griefs. 
Bethel  Til  raise; 

So  by  my  woes  to  be 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee. 
Nearer  to  thee  1 

Or  if,  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon  and  stars  forgot, 

Upward  1  fly, 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  thee. 

Nearer  to  thee  1 


OQ     Jesus,  Saviour,  Pilot  Me^ 

Jesus,  Saviour,  pilot  me 
Over  life's  tempestuous  sea; 
Unknown  waves  before  me  roll. 
Hiding  rock  and  treacherous  shoal; 
Chart  and  compass  came  from  Thee; 
Jesus,  Saviour;  pilot  me. 

As  a  mother  stills  her  child. 
Thou  canst  hush  the  ocean  wild ; 
Boisterous  waves  obey  thy  will 
When  Thou  say'st  to  them  "  Be  stlUI  •*• 
Wondrous  Sovereign  of  the  sea, 
Jesus,  Saviour,  pilot  me. 

When  at  last  I  near  the  shore, 
-And  the  fearful  breakers  roar 
'Twixt  me  and  the  peaceful  rest, 
Then,  while  leaning  on  Thy  breast. 
May  I  hear  Thee  say  to  me, 
■'Fear  not,  I  will  pilot  thee." 


QQ      Saviour  Like  a  Shepherd 
^^  Lead  Us. 

Saviour!  like  a  shepherd  lead  us. 

Much  we  need  thy   tend'rest  care  ; 
In  thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  ur. 

For  our  use  thy  folds  prepare. 
Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus  I 

Thou  hast  bought  us,  thine  we  ar«. 
Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus  1 

Thou  hast  bought  us,  thine  we  are. 


We  are  thine,  do   thou  befriend  us. 

Be  the  Guardian  of  our  way  , 
Keep  ihy  flock,  from  sin  defend  us. 

Seek  us  when  we  go  astray. 
Blessed  Jesus  blessed  Jesus  ! 

Hear,  oh  hear  us,  when  we  pray. 
Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus  ! 

Hear,  oh  hear  us,  when  we  pray^ 

Thou  nast  promised  to  receive  us. 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be  ; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  rt^lieve  us, 

Grace  to  cleanse  and  power  to  fre«. 
Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Je^us  I 

We  will  early  turn  to  thee. 
Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus  I 

We  will  early  turn  to  thee. 

Early  let  us  seek  thy  favor. 

Early  let  us  do  thy  will ; 
Blessed  Loid  and  only  Saviour  I 

With  thy  love  our  bosoms  fill. 
Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus  I 

Thou  hast  loved   us,  love  us  still-' 
Blessed  Jesus,  blessed  Jesus  ! 

Thou  hast  loved  us,  lo^c  a$  rtili. 


HOLLOND  Hymns 


93 


Angelus, 


At  even,  ere  the  sun  was  set, 

The  sick,  O  Lord  !  around  thee  lay 

Oh,  in  what  divers  pains  they  met ! 
Oh,  with  what  joy  they  went  away  I 

Once  more  't  is  eventide,  and  wc. 

Oppressed  with  various  ills,  draw  near ; 

What  if  thy  form  wc  cannot  sec? 

Wc  know  and  feel  that  thou  art  here. 

O  Saviour  Christ !  our  woes  dispel. 

For  some  arc  sick  and  some  are  sad, 

And  some  have  never  loved  thee  well. 

And  some  have  lost  the.  love  they  had ; 

And  some  have  found  theworldls  vain, 

Yet  from  the  world  they  break  not  free  ; 

And  some  have  friends  who  give  them  pain, 
Yet  hhve  not  sought  a  friend  in  thee. 

O  Saviour  Christ  1  thou  too  art  Man : 

Thou  hast  been  troubled,  tempted  tried ; 

Thy  kind  but  searching  glance  can  scan 

The  very  wounds  that  shame  would  hide. 

Thy  touch  has  still  its  ancient  power ; 

No  word  from  thee  can  fruitless  fkll  ; 
Here  in  this  solemn  evening  hour. 

And  in  thy  mercy  heal  us  all. 


gg  Rock  of  Ases  Cleft  for  Me  I 

Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me  ! 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  thee  ; 
Let  the  water  and  the  blood 
From  thy  riven  side  which  flowed. 
Be  of  sin  the  double  cure  ; 
Cleanse  mcfrom  its  guilt  and  power. 

Not  the  labors  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfill  thy  law's  demands  ; 
Could  my  xeal  no  respite  know. 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow. 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone ; 
Thou  must  save,  and  thou  alone. 

Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring ; 
Simply  to  thy  cross  I  cling ; 
Naked,  fome  to  thee  for  dress, 
Helpless,  look  to  thee  for  grace. 
Foul,  1  to  the  fountain  fly  ; 
Wash  me.  Saviour  1  or  1  die. 

Whilst  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath. 
When  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  through  worlds  unknown^ 
See  thee  on  thy  judgment  throne^ 
Rock  of  ages  cleft  for  me  ! 
Let  me  hide  myself  m  thee. 


94 


I  was  a  wandering  Sheep.         96    The  World  Is  Very  Evil. 


I  was  a  ■wandering  sheop, 

1  did  not  love  the  fold, 
I  did  not  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  would  not  oe  controlled: 
J  was  a  waywp.rd  child, 

I  did  not  love  my  home, 
I  did  not  love  my  Father's  voice, 

I  loved  afar  to  roam. 

The  Shepherd  sought  his  sheep, ' 

The  Father  sought  his  child  : 
He  followed  me  o'er  vsle  and  hill, 

O'ei  deserts  waste  and  wild : 
He  found  me  nigh  to  death. 

Famished,  and  faint,  and  lone  ; 
He  bound  me  with  the  bands  of  love. 

He  saved  the  wandering  one. 

Jesus  my  Shepherd  is  : 

'Twas  he  that  loved  my  soul, 
*Twas  he  that  washed  me  in  his  blood, 

'Twas  he  that  made  me  whole : 
•Twas  he  that  sought  thn  lost, 

Th&t found  the  wandering  sheep; 
•Twas  he  that  brought  mc  to  the  fold, 

'Tis  he  that  still  doth  keep.  ' 

No  more  a  wandering  sheep, 

I  love  to  be  controlled  ; 
I  love  my  lender  Shepherd's  voice, 

I  love  the  peaceful  fold  : 
No  more  a  wayward  child, 

I  seek  no  more  tt  roam ; 
I  love  my  heavenly  Father's  voice, 

I  love,  I  love  his  home  i 


The  world  is  very  evil. 

The  times  are  waxing  late  : 
Be  sober  and  keep  vigil, 

The  Judge  is  at  the  gate  ; 
The  Judge  that  comes  in  mercy. 

The  Judge  that  comes  with  m 
To  terminate  the  evil. 

To  diadem  the  right. 

Arise,,  arise,  good  Christian, 

Let  right  to  wrong  succeed; 
Let  penitential  sorrow 

To  heavenly  gladness  lead; 
To  the  light  that  hath  no  evening 

That  knows  no  moon  nor  sun 
The  light  so  new  and  golden. 

The  light  that  is  but  one. 

O  happy,  holy  portion. 

Refection  for  the  blest. 
True  vision  of  true  beauty. 

Sweet  cure  of  all  distrest; 
Strive,  man,  to  win  that  glory  ; 

Toil,  man,  to  gain  that  light; 
Send  hope  before  to  grasp  it. 

Till  hope  be  lost  in  sight. 

O  sweet  and  blessed  country. 

The  home  of  God's  elect, 
O  sweet  and  blessed  country 

That  eager  hearts  expect: 
Jesus,  in  mercy  bring  us 

To  that  dear  land  of  rest ; 
Who  art,  with  God  the  Father, 

And  Spirit,  ever  bicsL 


igbt. 


HoivLOND  Hymns. 


97 


08 


For  Thee,  C  Dear,  Dear 
Country. 

For  thee,  O  dear,  dear  country, 

Mine  eyes  their  vigils  keep  ; 
For  very  love  beholding 

Thy  happy  name,  they  weep. 
The  mention  of  thy  glory 

Is  unction  to  the  breast. 
And  medicine  in  sickness, 

And  love,  and  life,  and  rest. 

O  one,  O  only  Mansion, 

O  Paradise  of  Joy, 
Where  tears  are  ever  banished, 

And  smiles  have  no  alloy  ; 
'With  Jasper  gli^w  thy  bulwarks. 

Thy  streets  with  emerald  blaze : 
The  sardius  and  the  topaz 

Unite  m  thee  their  rays. 

Thine  ageless  walls  arc  bonded 

With  amethyst  unpriced; 
The  saints'bnild  up  its  fabric^ 

The  Corner-stone  is  Christ. 
The  Cross  is  all  thy  splendor. 

The  Crucified  thy  praise;  ■ 
His  laud  and  benediction 

Thy  ransomed  people  raise. 

Thou  hast  no  shore,  fair  Ocean ; 

Thou  hast  no  time,  bright  Day: 
Dear  Fountain  of  refreshment 

To  pilgrims  far  away. 
Upon  the  Rock  of  Ages 

They  raise  thy  holy  tower; 
Thine  is  the  victor's  laurel, 
And  thine  the  golden  dower. 

Prayer  Is  the  Soul's  Sincere 
Desire. 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire. 

Uttered  or  unexpressed  ;  . 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire 

That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

Prayer  is  the  burden  of  a  sigh. 

The  falUng  of  a  tear. 
The  upward  glancina-of  an  eye. 

When  none  but  God  is  near. 

Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech 

That  infant  lips  can  try  ; 
Prayer  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 

The  Majesty  on  High. 

Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice. 

Returning  from  his  ways ; 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 

And  cry — "  Behold  he  prays  I  **  ,• 

Prayer  is  the  Christian's  vital  breath,\ 
The  Christian's  native  air  ; 

His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death- 
He  enters  Heaven  with  prayer. 

O  Thou,  by  whom  we  come  to  God— • 
The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way  ; 

The  path  of  prayer  thyself  hast  trod; 
Lord  I  teach  us  how  to  pray. 


QQ         Dismiss  Us  with  Thy 
*^«^  Blessing. 

Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  LordI 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word  ; 
All  that  has  been  amiss  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

Though  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good; 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood; 
Give  every  fettered  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 


100 


Lead  Me  to  Jesus. 


Lead  me  to  Jesus,  lead  me  to  Jesus. 

Help  me  to  love  Him,  help  me  to  pray; 
He  is  my  Saviour,  I  would  believe  him  : 

I  would  be  like  him' — show  me  the  way.- 
CHORUS. 

Quickly  haste,  and  -come  where  happy   childre 

meet. 
Hither  come  and  rest  thy  little  weary  feet , 
Turn  from  thy  pleasures,  turn  from  ihy  play, 
Come  to  our  Sunday-school,  away. 

Lead  me  to  Jesus,  he  will  protect  me. 
He  is  so  loving,  gentle  and  mild  ; 

Calling  the  children,  biddinir  them  welcome; 
Surely  he  calls  me — i  am  a  child. 

Tell  me  of  Jesus,  tell  of  his  mercy  ; 

Is  there  a  fountain  flowing  so  free 
All  who  are  willing  drink  of  its  waters? 

Say,  is  that  fountain  flowing  for  mef 

Lord,  I  am  coming  I     Jesus,  my  Saviour. 

Pity  my  weakness,  make  me  thy  child  ; 
I  would  receive  Thee,  trust  and  believe  Thee, 

I  would  be  ^vke  Thee,  gentle  and  mild. 


101 


He  Leadeth  Me. 


He  leadeth  me  !  oh,  blessed  thought. 
Oh,  words  with  heav'nly  comfort  fraught  I 
"SWiate'er  I  do,  where'er  I  be, 
Still  'tis  God's  hand  that  leadeth  me. 

Refrain. 
He  leadeth  me,  he  leadeth  me  ! 
By  his  own  hand  he  leadeth  me ; 
His  faithful  foU'wer  I  would  be, 
For  by  his  hand  he  leadeth  me. 

Sometimes  'mid  scenes  of  deepest  gloom. 
Sometimes  where  Eden's  bowers  bloom. 
By  waters  still,  oer  troubled  sea. 
Still  'tis  his  hand  that  leadeth  me  \—Ref. 

Lord  I  I  would  clasp  thy  hand  in  mine. 
Nor  ever  murmttr  nor  repine. 
Content,  whatever  lot  I  see. 
Since  't  is  my  God  that  leadeth  mt,—Re/. 

And  when  my  task  on  earth  is  done. 
When  by  thy  grace  the  victory's  won. 
E'en  death's  cold  wave  I  will  not  flee, 
Since  God  through  Jordan  leadeth  me.— /f«^ 


HOLLOND  Hymns 


1Q2  Go<^  Bless  our  Native  Landl      JOS    Come,  with  all  thy  Sorrow,  j 


God  bless  our  native  land  I 
Firm  may  she  ever  &iand 

Through  siorm  and  night; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
"  Ruler  of  winds  and  wave  I 
Do  thou  our  country  save 

By  thy  great  might. 

For  her  our  prayers  shall  rise 
To  God  above  the  skies. 

On  him  we  wait; 
Thou  who  art  ever  nigh. 
Guardian  w.ili  watchiui  eye  I 
To  thee  aloud  w«  cry, 

God  save  the  State. 

Our  fathers'  God  !  to  thee. 
Author  of  liberty, 

To-thee  we  sing  ; 
Long  may  cur  land  be  bright 
With  freedom's  holy  lifeht. 
Protect  us  by  thy  might, 

Great  God,  our  King  I 


103  *^oIy  Father,  Hear  My  Cry. 

Holy,  Father,  hear  mv  cry  ; 

Holy  Saviour,  bend  tnine  ear; 
Holy  Spirit,  come  thou  nigh  ; 

Father,  Saviour.  Spirit,  hear  I 
Father,  save  me  Itom  my  sin; 

Saviour,  1  thy  mercy  crave; 
Gracious  Spirit,  irnke  me  clean; 

Father,  Son,  and  ijpini,  save  1 

Father,  let-n>e  «a«te  thy  love  ; 

Saviour,  hil  my  soul  with  peace; 
Sp.irit,  conie  my  heart  to  move  ; 

Father,  Son,  and  Spiik  bless  I 
Father,  Son,  and  Spirit — thou 

One  Jehovah,  shed  abroad 
All  thy  gra-  e  within  me  now  ; 

fie  my  Father  and  my  God. 


Come,  with  all  thy  sorrow, 

Weary,  wandering  soul ; 
Come  to  him  who  Invcs  thee. 

He  will  make  thee  whole. 

Chorus. 
|:  There  is  rest  m  Jeius,  sweet,  sweet  rest:<| 

Come  in  faith  believing. 

To  his  will  resigned  ; 
Ask,  and  he  w  ill  give  thee  ; 

Seek  and  thou  shah  find. 

See  the  door  of  mercy, 

Wouldst  thou  enter  there  f 
KnocK,  and  he  will  open  ; 

Lo  I  the  key  is  prayer. 


106  ''^°'"®  Love  to  Thee,  O  Christ, 

More  love  to  ^hee,  O  Christ  I 

More  love  to  ttiee  1 
Hear  thou  the  prayer  I  make 

On  bended  knee  ; 
This  is  my  earnest  plea, — 
More  love.  O  Christ,  to  thee. 

More  love  to  thee  1 

Once  earthly  joy  I  craved, 

Sought  peace  ana  rest ; 
Now  thee  alone  I  stek, 

Give  what  is  best : 
This  all  my  prayer  shall  be,— 
More  love,  O  Christ,  to  thee. 

More  love  to  thee  I 

Then  shall  my  latest  breath 

Whisper  thy  praise  • 
This  be  the  parting  cry 

Mv  heart  shall  raise,-r- 
This  still  its  prayer  shaljbe,— 
JMore  love.  O  Christ,  to  thee, 

More  love  to  thee  I 


104 


W6  WouId'See  Jesus. 


We  would  see  Jesus— fr>r  the  shadows  lengthen 
'        Across  this  little  landscape  of  our  life  ; 
We  would  see  Jesu-;,  our  weak  faith  to  strengthen 
For  the  last  weariness — the  final  strife. 

We  would  see  Jesus— the  great  Rock  Foundation, 
Whereon    our   feet  were  set  with   sovereign 
grace; 

Not  life,  I'or  death,  with  all  their  agitation. 
Can  thence  remove  us,  if  we  see  his  face, 

We  would  see  Jesus— other  lights  are  paling. 

Which  for  long  years  we  hav-  rejoiced  to  see  ; 

The  blessing  of  ourpiUrimage  are  failing, 

We  would  not  mourn  them,  for  we  go  to  thee, 

"^e  would.<ee  Jesus— th->t  is  all  we  're  needing. 
Strength,  joy,  and  willingness  come  with  the 
sight: 

We  would  see  Jesus,  dying,  risen,  pleading, 

Then  welcome  day,  and  farewell  mortJU  night  I 


107     oh.  Sometimes  the  Shad- 
Xv//  ows  ate  Deep. 

Oh,  sometimes  the  shadows  are  deep. 

And  rough  sev:ms  the  paih  to  the  goal;^ 

And  ^orrows  sometimes  hownhcy  sweep 
Like  tempests  down  over  the  soul. 

Rep.— !1 :  Oh,  then  to  the  Rock  let  me  fly 
To  iht  Rock  that  is  higher  than  I.  :  || 

Oh,  sometimes  how  long  seems  the  day 
And  sometimes  how  weary  my  feet ; 

But  toiling  in  life's  dusty  way. 

The  Rock's  blessed  shadow  how  sweet. 

Rbp.— n  :  Oh,  then,  to  the  Rock  let  mo  fly. 
To  the  Rock  that  is  higher  than  I.  :  f 

'Oh,  near  to  the  Rock  let  me  keep. 
If  blessings.,  or  sorrows  prevail ; 

Or  climbing  the  mountain  way  steep. 
Or  walking  the  shadowy  vale. 

Rep.— J:  Then,  quick  to  the  Rock  I  can  fly,. 
To  the  Rock  that  is  higher  than  I.  :  | 


HoLLOND  Hymns. 


108 


At  the  Lamb's  High  Feast 
we    Sing. 


At  the  Lamb'9  high  feast  we  sing 
Praise  to  our  victorious  King, 
Who  has  washed  us  in  the  tide 
Flowing  from  His  pierced  Side. 
Praise  we  Him,  whose  love  divine 
Gives  His  Sacred  Blood  for  wine, 
Gives  His  Body  for  the  feast, 
Christ  the  Victim,  Christ  the  Priest. 

Where  the  Paschal  blood  is  poured. 
Death's  dark  anael  sheathes  his  sword  t 
Israel's  hosts  triumphant  go 
Through  the  wave  that  drowns  the  foe. 
Praise  we  Christ,  whose  Blood  was  shed, 
Paschal  Victim,  Paschal  Bread; 
With  sincerity  and  love 
Eat  we  manna  from  above. 

Mighty  Victim  from  the  sky  ! 
Hell's  fierce  powers  beneath  Thee  lie; 
1  hou  hast  conquered  in  the  fight, 
Thou  hast  brought  us  life  and  light: 
Now  no  more  can  death  appal, 
Now  no  more  the  grave  enthral ; 
Thou  hast  opened  Paradise, 
And  in  Thee  1  hy  saints  shall  rise. 

Easter  triumph,  Easter  joy, 
Sin  alone  can  this  destroy; 
From  sin's  power  do  Thoo  set  free 
Souls  new-born,  O  Lord,  in  Thee. 
Hymns  of  glory  and  of  praise. 
Risen  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise  ; 
Holy  Father,  praise  to  Thee, 
With  the  Spir.t  ever  be. 


Yes,  when  I  pray.  Thou  praycsi  too  : 
Thy  prayer  is  all  for  me 

But  when  1  sleep,  1  hou  slcepest  not. 
But  watchest  patiently. 


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The  Day  of  Resurrectlont 

The  day  of  Resurrection, 

Earth,  tell  It  out  abroad  ; 
The  PassOver  ot  gladnchS, 

The  Passover  ot  God. 
From  death  to  life  eternal. 

From  this  woild  to  the  sky. 
Our  Christ  hath  brought  us  over. 

With  hymns  of  victory. 

Our  hearts  be  pure  from  evil. 

That  we  may  sec  aright 
The  Lord  in  lays  eternal 

Of  resurrection  light ; 
And   listening  to  His  accents. 

May  hear,  so  calm  and  plain. 
His  own  "All  hail !"  and,  hearing. 

May  raise  the  victor  strain. 

Now  let  the  heavens  be  joyful. 

Let  earth  her  song  begin  ; 
Let  the  round  world  keep  triumph, 

And  all  that  is  therein; 
Invisible  and  visible. 

Their  notes  let  all  things  blend. 
For  Christ  the  Lord  hath  risen. 

Our  joy  thac  hath  do  end. 


Ill 


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Dear  Jesus,  ever  at  my 
Side. 


Dear  Jesus,  ever  at  my  side. 
How  loving  Thou  must  be. 

To  leave  Thy  home' in  heaven,  to  guard 
A  little  child  like  me. 

I  cannot  feel  Thee  touch  my  hand. 
With  pressure  light  and  mild. 

To  check  me  as  my  mother  did. 
When  I  was  but  a  child. 

But  I  have  felt  Thee  in  my  thoughts. 

Rebuking  sin  for  me  ; 
And,  when  my  heart  loves  God,  I  knov 

The  sweetness  is  from  Thee. 

And  when,  dear  Saviour,  T  kneel  down« 
Morning  and  night,  to  prayer. 

Something  thei;e  is  within  my  heart " 
Which  tells  me  Thou  art  there. 


Alleluia!   Alleluial 

Alleluia  1  Alleluial 

Hearts  to  heaven  ?nd  voices  raise; 
Sing  to  God  a  hymn  of  giadness, 

Sing  to  God  a  hymn  ot  praise; 
He,  who  on  the  Cross  a  victim 

For  the  world's  salvation  bled, 
Jesus  Christ,  the  King  of  glory. 

Now  is  risen  from  the  dead. 

Christ  is  risen,  Christ  the  first-fruits 

Of  the  holy  harvest  field, 
Which  with  all  its  full  abundance 

At  H.s  second  coming  yield  ; 
Then  the  golden  ears  of  harve>i 

Will  their  heads  before  Him  wave. 
Ripened  by  His  glorious  sunshine 

From  the  furrows  of  the  grave. 

Christ  is  risen,  we  are  risen  ; 

Shed  upon  us  heavenly  grace. 
Rain,  and  dew,  and  gleams  of  glory 

From  the  brightness  of  Thy  face  ; 
That  we.  with  our  hearts  in  heaven. 

Hereon  earth  may  fruitful  be. 
And  by  angel  hands  be  gathered, 

And  be  ever.  Lord,  with  Thee. 


HoLLOND  Hymns 


112 


The  Brave  Sweet  Tones  Of 
Christmas  Chimes. 


114 


.The  brave  sweet  toiMB  of  Christmas  chimes 

Arc  filling  all  the  air ; 
Bid  discord  cease,  for  wondrotis  peace 

Is  brooding  everywhere. 


Now  the  Light  has  Gone 
Away. 

Now  the  light  has  gone  away. 
Saviour,  listen  while  I  pray. 
Asking  Thcc  to  watch  and  keep. 
And  to  send  me  quiet  sleep. 


"  Good-will  to  men,"  the  ble«ed  strain 

Is  ringing  far  and  wide ; 
And  all  who  will  may  feci  the  thrill 

Of  joyous  Christmas-tide, 


Jesus,  Saviour,  wash  away 
All  that  has  b«cn  wrong  to-dAy; 
Help  rac  every  day  to  be  ^ 

Good  and  gentle,  more  like  Thee. 


Let  loving  words  and  loving  deeds 
:'       Crowd  out  each  sad  regret ; 
.JFor  one  short  day  good  Christians  may 
■  Their  cares  and  toils  forget. 


Let  my  near  and  dear  ones  be 
Always  near  and  dear  to  Thoe ; 
O  bring  me  and  all  I  love 
To  Thy-  happy  Home  above. 


ns 


The  First  Nowell. 


"The  First  Nowfcll  the  Angel  did  say, 
Was  to  certain  poor  shepherds  in  fields  as  they  lay  ; 
Ih  fields  where  they  lay  keeping  th^ir  sheep. 
On  a  cold  winter's  night  that  was  so  deep. 


Now  my  evening  praise  I  give. 
Thou  didst  die  that  I  might  live  ; 
All  my  blessings  come  from  Thee, 
O  how  good  Thou  art  to  me. 


Thou  my  best  and  kindest  Friend, 
Thou  wilt  love  me  to  the  end; 
Let  me  love  Thee,  more  and  moce. 
Always  better  than  before. 


Chorus. 


Nowell,  Nowell,  Nowell,  Nowell, 
Born  is  the  King  of  Israel. 


They  looked  up  and  saw  a  Star, 

Shining  in  the  East,  beyond  them  far, 

And  to  the  eartn  it  gave  great  light, 

And  so  it  continued  both  day  and  night — Cho. 


And  by  the  light  of  that  same  Star, 

Three  Wiseman  came  from  country  far;  ' 

To  &feek  for  a  King  was  their  intent. 

And  to  follow  the  Star  wherever  it  went. — Cho. 


This  Star  drew  nigh  to  the  northwest, 
O'er  Bethlehem  it  took  its  rest. 
And  there  it  did  both  stop  and  stay, 
Right  over  the  place  where  Jesus  lay.— Cho. 


Then  entered  in  those  Wisemen  three. 

Fell  reverently  upon  their  knee, 

And  offered  there,  in  His  Presen  e. 

Their  gold,  and  myrrh,  and  frankincense. — Cho.  ^ 


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Holy  Night  I   Peaceful 
Night  I 


Holy  night  1  peaceful  night  I 

All  is  dark  save  the  light 

Yonder  where  they  sweet  vigil  keep 

O'er  the  Babe  who  in  silent  sleep 

Rests  in  heavenly  peace, 

Rests  in  heavenly  peace. 


Holy  night  1  peaceful  night  I 
Only  for  shepherds'  sight, 
Came  blest  visions  of  Angel  throngs. 
With  their  loud  AUeuia  songs. 
Saying,  Jesus  is  come  ! 
Jesus  is  come  1 


Saying, 


Holy  night  I  peaceful  night  1 

ofj-       -        -    - 


Child  of  Heav'n  I  O,  how  bright 
Thou  didst  smile  on  us  when  Thou  was  bora. 
Blest  indeed  was  that  happy  mom. 

Full  of  heavenly  joy. 

Full  of  heavenly  joy. 


Then  let  us  all  wiih  one  accord. 
Sing  praises  to  our  Heavenly  Lord, 
That  hath  made  Heaven  and  earth  of  nought, 
;  And  with  His  Blood  mankind  haih  bougnt  — Chq. 


HOLLOND   HYNINS. 


116 


Hark,  the  Herald  Angrels 
Sing. 

Hark,  the  herald  angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King  ; 
Peace  on  earth  and  mercy  mild,, 
God  and  sinners  reconcil'd. 
Joyful  all  ye  nations  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies  ; 
With  th'  angelic  host  proclaim 
Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem. 
Hark,  the  herald  angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-born  King, 


Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  Everlasting  Lord, 
Late  in  time  behold  Him  come, 
Offspring  of  the  Virgin's  womb. 
Veiled  in  flesh  the  Godhead  see ; 
Hail  the  Incarnate  Deity, 
Pleased  as  Man  with  men  to  dwell, 
Jesus,  our  Emmanuel. 

Hark,  the  herald-angels  sing 
Glory  to  the  new-bora  King. 


HIT    It  Came  upon  the  Midnight 
jll  i  Clear. 

It  came  upon  thfa  midnight  clear, 

;        That  glorious  song  of  old. 

From  angels  bending  near  the  earth,; 

To  touch  their  harps  of  gold  : 
"  Peace  on  earth,  good-will  to  men 

From  heaven's  all-gracious  King;" 
The  world  in  solemn  stillness  lay 

To  hear  the  angels  sing. 


Still  through  the  cloven  skies  they  come. 

With  peaceful  wings  unfuil'd; 
And  still  their  heavenly  music  floats 

O'er  all  the  weary  world. 
Above  its  sad  and  lowly  plains 

They  bend  on  hovering  wing. 
And  o'er  its  Babel  spunds 

The  blessed  angels  sing. 


O  ye  beneath  life's  crushing  load. 

Whose  forms  are  bending  low, 
Who  toil  along  the  climbing  way 

With  painful  steps  and  slow. 
Look  now,  for  glad  and  golden  hours 

Come  swiftly  on  the  wing  ; 
O  rest  beside  the  weary  road 

And  hear  the  angels  sing. 


For  lo  1  the  days  are  hastening  on. 

By  prophets  seen  of  old, 
When,  vnth  the  ever-circling  years. 

Shall  come  the  time  foretold,. 
When  the  new  heaven  and  earth  shall  own 

The  Prince  of  Peace  their  King/. 
And  the  whole  world  send  back  the  song 

Which  now  the  angels  sing. 


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119 


O  Little  Town  oZ 
Bethlehem. 

O  little  town  of  Btihlthcm 

How  still  we  see  thee  lie. 
Above  thy  deep  and  dreamless  sleep 

The  silent  stars  go  by ; 
Vet  in  thy  dark  streets  shineth 

The  everlasting  Light  ; 
The  hopes  and  fears  of  all  the  years- 

Are  met  in  thee  to-night. 


For  Christ  is  bom  of  Mary, 

And  gathered  all  above. 
While  mortals  sleep  the  angels  kcepi* 

Their  watch  of  wondering  love. 
O  morning  stars  together 

Proclaim  Thy  holy  birth 
And  praises  sing  to  God  the  King, 

And  peace  to  men  on  earth. 


How  silently,  how  silently. 

The  wondrous  gift  is  given ; 
So  God  imparts  to  human  hearts 

The  blessings  of  His  heaven. 
No  ear  may  hear  His  coming. 

But  in  the  world  of  sin, 
Where  meek  souls  will  receive  Him  still^^ 

The  dear  Christ  enters  in. 


O  holy  Child  of  Bethlehem 

Descend  to  us,  we  pray. 
Cast  out  our  sin  and  enter  in. 

Be  born  in  us  to-day. 
We  hear  the  Christmas  angels. 

The  great  glad  tidings  tell ; 
O,  come  to  us,  abide  with  us,    " 

Our  Lord  Emmanuel.  - 


Thou  art  the  Way, 


Thou  art  the  Way  ;  to  Thee  alone 
From  sin  and  death  we  flee. 

And  he  who  would  the  Father  seek. 
Must  seek  Him,  Lord,  by  Thee. 


Thou  art  the  Truth  ;  Thy  word  alone 
True  wisdom  can  impart  ; 

Thou  only  canst  inform  the  mind. 
And  purify  the  heart. 


Thou  art  the  Life  ;  the  rending  tomb 
Proclaims  Thy  conquering  arm  ; 

And  these  who  put  their  trust  in  Thee 
Nor  death  nor  heJl  shall  harm. 


Thou  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  the  Llfe^ 
Grant  us  that  way  to  know, 

That  Truth  to  keep  that  Life  to  win,. 
Whose  joys  eternal  flow. 


HoLLOND  Hymns. 


120 


Spring. 


122 


All  is  brieht  and  cheerful  round  us. 

All  above  is  soft  and  blOe  ; 
Spring  at  last  hath  come  and  found  us. 

Spring  and  all  its  pleasures  loo. 
Every  flower  is  full  of  gladness  . 

Dew  IS  bright  and  birds  arc  gay; 
Earth,  witn  all  its  sin  and  sadne&s. 

Seems  a  happy  place  to- day. 

If  the  flowers,  that  lade  so  quickly. 

If  a  day,  that  ends  in  mghi. 
If  the  hky,  that  clouds  so  thickly 

Often  cover  from  our  s-ight,— 
If  they  all  have  so  much  beauty. 

What  must  be  God's  Land  of  Rest, 
Where  His  sons,  that  do  their  duty. 

After  many  toils  are  blest  7 

There  are  leaves" that  never  wither. 

There  are  flowers  that  ne'or  decay;' 
Nothing  evil  goeth  ihtther. 

Nothing  good  is  kept  away. 
They  that  came  from  tribulation. 

Washed  their  robes  and  made  them  white) 
Out  of  every  tongue  and  nation, 

They  have  rest,  and  peace,  and  light. 


121 


Summer. 

Summer  suns  are  glowing 

Over  land  and  sea, 
Happy  light  is  flowing 

Bountiful  aud  free. 
Everything  rejoices 

In  the  mellow  rays. 
All  earth's  thousand  voices 

Swell  the  psalm  of  praise. 

God's  free  mercy  streameth 

Over  ail  the  world, 
•And  His  banner  gleameth 

Everywhere  unfurled. 
Broad  and  deep  aud  glorious 

As  the  heaven  above. 
Shines  in  might  victorious 

His  eternal  Love. 

Lcrd.  upon  our  blindness. 

Thy  pure  radiance  pour; 
For  Thy  loving  kindness 

Make  us  love  Thee  more. 
And  when  clouds  are  drifting 

Dark  across  our  sky. 
Then,  the  veil  uplifting. 

Father,  be  Thou  nigh. 

We  will  never  doubt  Thee, 

Though  Thou  veil  Thy  light; 
Life  is  dark,  without  Thee ; 

Death  with  Thee  is  bright. 
Light  of  Light  I  shine  o'er  us 

On  our  pilgrim  way. 
Go  Thou  still  before  us 

To  the  endless  day. 


Autumn. 

Theyear  is  swiftly  waning, 

"The  summer  days  are  past; 

And  life,  brief  life,  is  speeaing; 
The  end  is  neanng  fast. 

The  ever-changing  seasons 

In  silence  conie  and  go; 
But  Thou  Eternal  Father, 

No  time  or  change  canst  know. 

Oh  I  pour  Thy  grace  upon  us 
That  we  may  worthier  o«._ 

Each  year  that  passes  o  er  us,' 

To  dwell  in  Heaven  with  Thee. 

BehoM,  the  bending  'orchards 

With  bounteous  fruit  are  crowned. 

Lord,  in  our  hearts  more  richiy 
Let  heavenly  fruits  abound. 

Oh  I  by  each  mercy  sent  us, 

And  by  each  gritt  and  pain. 

By  blessiiigs  like  the  sunshine, 
And  sorrows  like  the  rain. 

Our  barren  hearts  make  fruitful 
With  every  goodly  grace. 

That  we  Thy  Name  may  hailow. 
And  see  at  last  Tiiy  Face. 


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Winter. 

Winter  reigncth  o'er  the  land. 
Freezing  with  its  icy  breath  ; 

Dead  and  bare  the  tall  trees  stand ; 
All  IS  chill  and  drear  as  death. 

Yet  it  seemeth  but  a  day 

Since  the  summer  flowers  were  here. 
Since  they  stacked  the  balmy  hay. 

Since  they  reaped  the  golden  ear. 

Sunny  days  are  past  and  gone  : 
^o  the  years  go,  speeding  fast. 

Onward  ever,  each  new  one 

Swifter  speeding  than  the  last. 

LifeHs  waning;  life  is  brief: 

Death,  like  winter,  standeth  nigh : 

Each  one,  like  the  falling  leaf. 

Soon  shall  fade,  and  fall,  and  die. 

But  the  sleeping  earth  shall  wake. 

And  the  flowers  shall  burst  in  bloom. 

And  al!  Nature  rising  break 

Glorious  from  its  wintry  tomb 

So,  Lord,  after  slumber  blest 
Comes  a  bright  awakening. 

And  our  flesh  in  nope  shall  rest 
Of  a  never-fading  Spring. 


HOLLOND  Hymns. 


124 


Jesus  Lover  of  My  Soul. 


126 


Jesus,  Lover  of  my  soul. 

Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly. 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high  t 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide. 

Till  ihe  storm  of  life  is  past. 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide  ; 

O  receive  my  soul  at  last  I 


Other  refuge  have  T  none; 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on  Thee; 
Leave,  ah  I  leave  me  not  alone. 

Still  support  and  comfort  me  t 
All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stay'd. 

All  my  help  from  Thee  1  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  Thy  Wing  t 

Wilt  Thou  not  regard  my  call  ? 

Wilt  Thou  not  accept  my  prayer? 
Lo!  Isink,  Haint,lfalll 

Lo  I  on  Thee  I  cast  my  care  I 
Reach  me  out  Thy  gracious  Hand  I 

While  I  of  Thy  strength  receive. 
Hoping  against  hope  I  stand. 

Dying,  and  behold  1  live  I 

.Thou.  O  Christ,  art  all  T  want; 

More  than  all  in  Thee  I  fiqd: 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint. 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind  I 
Just  and  Holy  ia  Thy  Name  ; 

I  am  all  unrighteousness  ; 
False  and  full  of  sin  1  am. 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 


Come  Ye  FaithfuL 

Ccme  yc  faithful,  raise  the  strait?. 

Of  triumphant  gla(1ne^s ; 
God  hath  brought  His  Israel 

Into  joy  from  sadness; 
Loosed  from  Pharaoh  ^bitter  yoke 

Jacob's  sons  and  daughters; 
Led  them  with  unmoisicnTd  foot 

Through  the  Red  Sea  waters. 

'Tis  the  Spring  of  souk  to-day  : 

Christ  haih  burst  His  pri«:on  ; 
And  from  three  days'  sleep  in  deatll 

As  a  sun  haih  risen  ; 
All  the  winter  of  our  sin<;, 

Lon?  and  dark,  is  flying 
From  His  light,  to  whom  we  give 

Laud  and  praise  undying. 

Now  the  Qu'-en  of  Seasons,  bright 

With  the  day  of  splendour. 
With  the  royal  Feast  of  leasts. 

Comes  Its  joy  lo  render; 
Comes  to  g'ad  Jerusalem. 

Who  wim  true  affection. 
Welcomes  in  unwearied  itriiiDS 

Jesus'  Resurrection, 

Alleluia  row  we  cry 

To  our  King  Immortal, 
Who  triumphant  burst  the  bars 

Of  the  tomb's  dark  portal  ; 
Alleluia,  w'lh  the  Son 

God  the  F.1  the r  praising; 
Alleluia  yet  again 

To  the  Spiiit  raising. 


Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  cover  all  rhy  sin; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  Life  the  Fountain  art. 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee; 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart! 

Rise  to  all  eternity  ! 


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Jesus,  Master,  Whom  I 
Serve. 

Jesus,  Master,  whom  I  serve. 
Though  so  feebly  and  so  ill, 

Strengthen  hand  and  heart  and  nerve. 
All  Thy  bidding  to  fulfil; 

Open  Thou  mine  eyes  to  see 

All  the  work  Thou  hast  for  me. 


Jesus,  Master,  wilt  Thou  use 

One  who  owes  Thee  more  than  aH? 
As  Thou  wilt,  I  would  not  choose, 

Only  let  me  hear  Thy  call ; 
Jesus,  let  me  always  be 
in  Thy  service,  glad  and  free. 


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Jesus  Shall  Reign. 


Jesus  shall  rejgn  where'er  the  sun 
Does  His  successive  jousueys  lun  ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  Imm  shore  to  shor^ 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

To  Him  shall  endless  prayer  lie  made. 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  His  head; 
His  Name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  His  love  with  sweetest  song  ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  His  Name. 

Blessings  abound  where'er  He  reigns ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  burst  his  chains. 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 
Ar>d  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King  : 
Angels  descend  with  Songs  aga,in. 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen. 


HOLLOND  Hymns. 


128 


Jesus, 


My  Cross  Have 
Taken. 


130 


Jcsu«,  I  my  cross  have  taken. 

All  to  leave  and  follow  Thee ; 
Destitute,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou  from  hence  my  all  shalt  be  : 
Perish  every  fond  ambition. 

All  I've  sougnt,  or  hoped,  or  known; 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition  1 

God  and  heaven  are  all  my  own. 

Man  may  trouble  and  distress  me, 

'Twill  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me, 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 
O  'lis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  Thy  love  is  left  to  me; 
O  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

Were  that  joy  unmix'd  with  Thee. 

Take,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation  ; 

Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  aud  care; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station 

Something  still  to  do  or  bear  : 
Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  "Thee, 

What  a  Father's  smile  is  thine  : 
What  a  Saviour  died  to  win  thee  ; 

Child  of  heaven,  shouldst  thou  repine  . 

Haste  then  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Arm'd  by  faith",  and  wing'd  by  prayer; 
Heaven's  eternal  day's  before  thee. 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission. 

Swift  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days; 
Hope  soon  change  to  glad  fruition. 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 


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Brightest  and  Best. 


Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning. 

Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  Thine  aid  : 

Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning. 

Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dew-diops  are  shining. 

Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall ; 

Ang'^'s  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining. 

Maker  and  Monarch  ind  Saviour  of  all. 

Say,  shall  we  yield  Him  in  costly  devotion, 
Odours  of  Edom,  and  ofTermgs  divine. 

Gems  of  the  mountain,  and  pearls  of  the  ocean. 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the  mine? 

Vainly  wt  offer  each  ample  oblation. 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favour  secure  ; 

Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration. 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morninjf, 

Dawn  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  Thine  aid. 

Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  a  orning. 

Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 


131 


A  Child  This  Day  Is  Born. 

A  Child  this  day  is  bom. 

A  Child  of  nigh  renown  ; 
Most  worthy  of  a  sceptre, 

A  sceptre  and  a  crown. 
Glad  tidingc  to  all  men. 

Glad  tiding  sing  we  may, 
Because  the  King  of  kings 

Was  born  on  Christmas-day. 

These  tidings  shepherds  heard. 

While  watching  o'er  their  fold; 
*Twas  by  an  Angel  unto  them 

That  night  revealed  and  told. 
Glad  tidings,  etc. 

They  praised  the  Lord  our  God 

And  our  celestial  King  : 
All  glory  he  in  Paradise, 

This  heavenly  host  do  sing. 
Glad  tidings,  etc 


Hark!  the  Sound  of  Holy 
Voices. 


Hark  !  the  sound  of  holy  voices. 

Chanting  o'er  the  crysiaJ  sea. 
Alleluia,  Alleluia, 

Alleluia,  Lord,  to  thee ; 
Multitude,  which  none  can  number. 

Like  the 'stars  in  glory  stands, 
Clothed  in  white  apparel,  holding 

Palms  of  victory  in  their  hands. 

Patriarch,  and  Holy  Prophet, 

Who  prepared  the  way  of  Christ, 

King,  Apostle,  Saint,  Confessor, 
Martyr  and  Evangelist, 

Saintly  Maiden.  Godly  Matron, 
'         Widows  who  have  watched  to  prayer. 

Joined  in  holy  concert,  singing 
To  the  Lord  of  all,  arc  there. 

They  have  come  from  tribulation, 

And  have  wash'd  thfcir  robes  in  blood, 
Wash'd  them  in  the  blood  of  Jesus  ; 

Tried  they  were,  and  firm  they  stood; 
Mock'd,  imprison'd,  stoned,  tormented. 

Sawn  asunder,  slain  wlt^^  sword. 
They  have  conquer'd  death  and  Satan 

By  the  might  of  Christ  the  Lord. 

Marching  with  Thy  Cross  their  banner. 
They  have  triumph'd    following 

Thee,  the  Captain  of  salvation, 

Thee,  their  Saviour  and  their  King; 

Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  suffer'n  ; 
Gladly,  Lord,  with  Thee  they  died. 

And  by  death  to  life  immortal 
They  were  born  and  glorified. 

Now  they  reign  in  heavenly  glory. 

Now  they  walk  in  golden  1<^^, 
Now  they  drink,  as  from  a  river. 

Holy  bliss  and  infinite  : 
Love  and  peace  they  taste  forever. 

And  all  truth  and  knowledge  see 
In  the  beatific  vision 

Ol  tr.e  Blessdd  Trinity. 


HOLI^OND  HYMNS. 


132 


In  Excelsis  Clortal 


When  Christ  was  bom  of  pure  Marie, 

In  Be/hlehem,  that  fair  citie, 

The  Angels  sang  w'ntx  mirth  and  glee. 

In  Elxcelsis  Gloria  1 

In  Excelsis  1     In  Excelsis  !     In  Excelsis  Gloria  1 

In  txcclsis!     In  Excelsis!     In  Excelsis  Gloria  I 


The  heardsmen  saw  those  Angels  bright. 
To  thein  appearing  with  great  I'ght, 
Who  said,  "  God's  Son  is  bom  this  night.** 
In  Excelsis  Gloria !  etc. 


This  King  is  come  to  save  mankind,. 
In  Scripture  promised  as  we  find. 
Therefore  this  song  have  we  in  mind 
In  Excelsis  Gloria  I  etc 


Gram  us,  O  Lord,  for  Thy  great  grace 
In  Heaven,  the  bliss  to  see  Thy  tkce. 
Where  we  may  sing  to  Thy  solace. 
In  Excelsis  Gloria  J  etc. 


f  0/1         Jesus  Is  Our  Lovfngr 
10*+  Saviour. 

Jesus  is  our  loriirg  Saviour  I 

He  our  bcsi,  our  constant  firiend; 
In  His  service  life  »>  pleasure. 
For  He  loveth  to  the  end. 
Loving  baviour  I 
Loving  Saviour  I 
Here  we  at  Thy  fooutool  bend. 

Jesus  is  the  children's  Saviour  ! 

'  fwas  for  them  He  shed  His  blood ; 
"Died,  that  poor  and  needy  sinners 
Mighi  be  reconciled  to  God. 

I  :  Dying  Saviour ;  :  H 
Bearing  thus  our  sinful  load. 

Jesus  is  tHe  children's  Saviour  J 

"  Suffer  them,"  He  says,  "  to  come;" 

If  they  seek  His  face  and  fevour 

They  shall  share  His  Heav'nly  Home. 

II  :  Risen  Saviour  I  :  J 
Never  more  from  Thee  to  roam. 

Loving,  Suff 'ring.  Dying  Saviour  ! 

Risen,  glorious  on  1  hy  Throne, 
Haste  the  day  when  ev'ry  idol 

Shall  by  truth  be  overthrown; 
11  :  And  the  kingdoms  :  I 

Of  the  eaxth  shall  he  Thine  own 


133 


The  Corn  Is  Ripe  for 
Reaping. 

The  com  is  ripe  for  reaping. 

Fields  glow  with  ruddy  grain. 
And  we  must  now  be  keeping 

Our  harvest  feast  again  ; 
With  voice  of  joy  and  singmg, 

Our  praise  to  God  sh5l  rise 
Who,  whilst  the  seed  was  sprraging, 

Rain'd  blessings  ff  om  the  skies. 

Thine,  Father,  is  the  river 

That  maketh  lich  the  earth  ; 
Through  Thee,  O  gracious  Giver, 

The  buried  seed  had  birth  : 
Thou  on  the  furrows  raining, 

Didst  make  them  soft  with  show'rs ; 
The  thirsty  crops  maintaining 

Through  silent  summer  hours. 


The  year,  by  Thee,anointed, 

Is  now  with  goodness  crowned. 
Robed  in  the  robes  appointed, 

With  gladness  girded  round. 
We  thank  Thee  for  the  blessing 

Which  meets  us  on  our  way, 
And  come,  Thy  love  confessing. 

With  happy  hearts  to-day. 

But  whilst  our  It/s  are  praising. 

Our  lives  to  Thee  belong  ; 
Wi(4>  them  we  would  be  raising 

A  nobler,  sweeter  song  ; 
One  that  may  sound  for  ever. 

Whilst  earth's  great  Harvest  speeds 
A  song  of  high  endeavour 

Rung  out  in  earnest  deeds. 


135 


Ten  Thousand  Times  Ten 
Thousand. 

Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand 

In  sparkling  raiment  bright. 
The  armies  of  the  ransom'd  Saints 

Throng  up  the  steeps  of  light : 
'Tis  finish  d,  all  i-  finished, 

Their  fight  with  Death  and  Sin; 
Flmg  open  wide  the  golden  gates 

And  let  the  victors  in. 

What  rush  of  alleluias 

Fills  all  the  tarth  and  sky; 
What  ringing  of  a  thousand  harps 

Bespeaks  the  'riumph  nigh. 
O  day  !  for  which  Creation 

And  all  its  tribes  were  made; 
O  joy  I  for  all  its  former  woes 

A  thousand-fold  repaid. 

O  then  what  raptur'd  greeting? 

On  Canaan's  happy  shore  ! 
What  knitting  sever'd  friendships  up. 

Where  partings  are  no  more  ! 
Then  eyes  wiih  joy  shall  sparkle. 

That  brimm'd  with  tears  of  late; 
Orphans  no  longer  fatherless 

Nor  widows  desolate. 

Bring  near  Thy  great  salvation. 

Thou  Lamb  for  sinners  slain  I 
Fill  up  the  roll  of  Thine  elect, 

Then  take  Thy  pow'r,  and  reign ! 
Appear,  Desire  ot  Nations, 

Thine  exiles  long  for  home  ! 
Show  in  the  heav'n  Thy  promis'd  sign  ; 

Thou  Prince  and  Saviour,  come  ! 


HoLLOND  Hymns. 


136 


137 


We  are  but  Scrangers 
Here. 

We  are  but  strangers  here, 

Hcav'n  is  our  home; 
EJirih  IS  a  desert  drear, 

Heav'n  is  our  home. 
Danger  and  sorrow  st»nd 
Round  us  on  cv'ry  hand. 
.Heaven  is  our  Faihcrlaud, 

Heaven  is  our  Home. 

What  though  the  tempests  rage? 

Heav'n  is  our  home ; 
Short  is  our  pilgrimage, 

Heav'n  is  our  home. 
And  Time's  wild  wintr>  blast 
Soon  shall  be  over-past, 
We  shall  reach  Home  at  last; 

Heav'n  is  our  Home. 

There  at  our  Saviour's  side, 

Heav  n  is  our  home; 
May  we  be  glorified  ; 

Heav'n  is  our  home  : 
There  are  ihe  good  and  blest. 
Those  we  love  most  and  best. 
Grant  us  with  them  to  rest; 

Heav'n  is  our  Home. 

Grant  us  to  murmur  nnt, 

Heav'n  is  our  home; 
Whate'er  our  earthly  lot 

Heav'n  is  our  home. 
Grant  us  at  last  to  stand 
There  at  Thine  own  right  hand 
JesuS,  in  Fatherland  : 

Heav'n  is  our  Home  1 


There  Is  a  Calm, 


138 


O  God  of  Bethel, 


There  is  a  Calm  for  those  who  -weep, 
A  rest  for  weary  pilgrims  found; 
They  softly  lie,  and  sweetly  sleep. 
Low  ia  the  ground. 

The  ttorm  that  wrecks  the  wintry  sky 

No  more  disturbs  their  sweet  repose. 
Than  summer  evening's  latest  sigh. 
That  shuts  the  rose. 

I  long  to  lay  this  painful  head 

And  aching  heart  beneath  the  soil; 
To  slumber,  in  that  dreamless  bed. 
From  _I1  luy  toil. 

The  Sot.'    cJ  odgin  Divine, 

Goas  glorious  image,  freed  from  clay, 
\a  Heaven  s  eternal  sphere  shall  shine, 
A  Star  of  day. 

The  sun  is  bet  a  spark  of  fire, 

A  transJent  meteor  in  the  sky; 
The  Soul,  immortal  as  its  Sire, 
Shall  never  die. 


O  God  of  Bethel,  by  whose  hand 

'ihy  people  still  are  led. 
Who  through  this  weary  pilgrimage' 

Hast  all  our  lathers  led. 

Our  vows,  our  prayers,  we  now  present 
Betore   I  hy  '1  hrone  of  grace ; 

God  of  our  Fathers  !  be  the  God 
Of  ihcir  succeeding  race. 

Through  each  perplexing  path  of  life 
Our  wandering  foot'-teps  guide; 

Give  us  each  day  our  daily  bread. 
And  raiment  fit  provide^ 

O  spread  Thy  covering  Wings  around 
Till  all  our  wanderings  cease, 

And  at  our  Father's  loved  abode 
Our  souls  arrive  in  peace  I 

Such  blessings  from  thy  gracious  Hand. 

Our  hunible  prayers  implore  ; 
And  Thou  shalt  be  our  chosen  God, 

And  Portion  evermore. 


139 


Weary  of  Earth. 


Weary  of  earth  and  laden  with  my  sin, 
1  look  at  heaven  and  long  to  enter  in, 
But  there  no  evil  thing  may  find  a  home  : 
And  yet  I  hear  a  Voice  that  bids  mc  "  Come.** 

So  vile  I  am,  how  dare  I  hope  to  stand 
In  the  pure  glory  o^'lhat  Holy  Land  ? 
Before  the  whiteness  ot  that  Throne  appear? 
Yet  there  are  Hands  stretched  out  to  draw  mt  near-- 

The  while  T  fain  would  treat  the  heavenly  way, 

Evi/  is  ever  with  me  day  by  day  ; 

Yei  nn  mine  ears  the  gracious  tidings  fall, 

"  Repent,  confess,  thou  shalt  be  loosed  from  all,** 

It  is  the  Voice  of  Jesus  that  I  hear. 

His  are  the  Hinds  sireichcd  out  to  draw  me  near^ 

And  His  :l-.e  Blood  that  can  for  Al  atone, 

Aud  set  me  faultless  there  betore  the  1  hrone. 

'Twas  he  Who  found  me  on  the  deathly  wild. 
And  made  me  heir  of  Hoaven,  the  Father's  child^ 
And  day  by  day,  whereby  my  soul  may  live. 
Gives  me  His  grace  of  pardon,  and  will  give. 

O  great  Absolver,  grant  my  soul  may  wear 
The  lowliest  garb  otpenuence  and  prayer. 
That  in  the  Father's  courts  my  glorious  dress 
May  be  the  garment  of  Thy  Righteousness. 

Yea,  Thou  wilt  answer  for  me,  Righteous  hord^ 
Thine  all  the  Merits,  mine  the  great  Reward  ; 
Thine  the  sharp  thorns,  and  mine  the  golden  crc»'n^ 
Mine  the  life  won,  and  Thine  the  Life  laid  down* 

Naught  can  I  bring,  dear  Lord,  for  all  T  owe. 
Yet  let  my  full  heart  what  it  can  bestow; 
Like  Mary's  gift  let  my  devotion  prove, 
Forg  ven  greatly,  how  I  greatly  love 


HOLI.OND  Hymns 


140  Come  Unto  Me,  Ye  Weary.         142  O  Mother  Dear,  Jerusalem. 


Come  unto  Mc,  ye  weary. 

And  I  will  give  you  rest." 
O  blessed  voice  of  Jesu  , 

Which  come  to  hearts  oppressed  ! 
It  IfcUs  of  benediction, 

Of  pardon,  grace,  and  peace. 
Of  joy  that  hath  no  ending. 

Of  love  which  cannot  cease. 


"  Come  unio  Me,  ye  wanderers. 

And  I  will  give  you  light." 
O  loving  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  conies  lo  cheer  the  ni^ht 
Our  hearts  were  filled  with  sadness, 

And  we  had  lost  our  way. 
But  morning  brings  us  gladness. 

And  songs  the  break  of  day. 

"  Come  unto  Me,  ye  fainting. 

And  1  will  give  you  life." 
O  cheering  voice  of  Jesus, 

Which  comes  to  aid  our  strife  ! 
The  foe  is  stern  and  eager. 

The  fight  is  fierce  and  long  ; 
But  ThouTiast  made  us  mighty, 

And  stronger  than  the  strong. 


O  Mother  dear,  Jerusalem  ! 

When  shall  I  come  to  Thee  ? 
When  shall  my  sorrows  have  an  end  ? 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see? 

O  happy  haibor  of  God's  sa  nts  ! 

O  sweet  and  pleasant  soil  ! 
In  thee  no  sorrow  can  be  found. 

Nor  grief,  nor  care,  nor  toil, 

No  murky  cloud  o'ershadows  thee, 
Nor  gloom,  nor  darksome  night ; 

But  every  soul  shmes  as  the  sun  ; 
For  God  Himself  gives  light. 

O  my  sweet  home,  Jerusalem  ! 

Thy  joys  when  shalll  s€«? 
The  King  that  silteth  on  Thy  throne 

In  His  felicity? 


'  And  whos-iever  comclh, 

I  will  not  cast  him  out." 
O  welcome  voice  of  Jesus. 

Which  drives  away  our  doubt ! 
Which  calls  us,  very  sinners. 

Unworthy  though  we  be 
Of  love  so  free  and  boundless. 

To  com< ,  dear  Lord,  to  Thee  ! 


143 


Beneath  The  Cross 
of  Je&us. 


141 


Lift  Up  Your  H.  ads.  Ye 
Gates  of  Brass. 


Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  gates  of  brass  I 

'7e  bars  of  ifon^  yield  ! 
And  let  the  King  of^  Glory  pass  , 

The  cross  is  in  the  field  ! 


That  banner,  brighter  than  the  star 
That  leads  the  train  ot  night. 

Shines  on  the  march,  and  guide  from  far 
His  servants  to  the  fight. 

Then  fear  not,  faint  not,  halt  not  now. 

In  Jesus'  name  be  strong  ! 
To  Him  shall  every  creature  bow, 

And  sing  the  triumph-song  : 

Uplifted  arc  the  gates  of  brass, 

The  bars  of  iron  yield; 
behold  the  King  of  Glory  pass  ! 

The  cross  hslh  won  the  field! 


beneath  the  cross  of  Jesu-. 

I  fain  would  take  my  stand  ; 
The  shadow  of  a  mighty  rock 

Within  a  weary  land. 
A  home  within  the  wilderness, 

A  rest  upon  the  way. 
From  th'  burning  of  the  noon-tide  heat. 

And  th'  burden  of  the  day. 

Upon  that  cross  of  Jesus, 

Mine  eye  at  times  can  sec 
The  very  dying  form  of  One 

Who  suffered  there  for  me. 
And  from  my  smitten  heart  with  tears, 

Two  wonders  I  confess, — 
The  wonders  of  His  glorious  love. 

And  my  own  wurlhlessness. 

1  take,  O  cross,  thy  shadow. 

For  my  abiding  place ; 
I  ask  no  other  sunshine 

Than  the  sunshine  of  His  face  : 
Content  to  let  the  world  go  by. 

To  know  no  gam  nor  loss, — 
My  sinful  self,  my  only  shame, — 

My^lory  a  1  the  cross. 


HOLLONTD  Hymns 


144 


Jesus,  Meek  and  Gentle. 

Jesus,  meek  and  gentle. 

Son  of  God  most  high. 
Pitying,  loving  Saviour, 

Hear  Thy  children's  cry. 

Give  us  hoiy  freedom. 

Fill  our  hearts  with  love  ; 

Draw  us,  holy  Jesus. 
To  the  realms  above. 

Lead  us  on  our  journey. 

Be  Thyself  the  way 
Through  terrestrial  darkness 

To  celestial  day. 


I  A^i       Dear  Lord  and  Father 
^^^  of  Mankind. 


146 


The  King  of  Love  My 
Shepherd  Is. 


The  King  of  love  my  Shepherd  Is, 
Whose  goodness  Jaiitth  never; 

I  nothing  lack  if  I  am  His, 
And  He  is  mine  forever. 

Where  streams  of  living  water  flow. 
My  ransomed  soul  He  leaJeth, 

And,  where  the  verdant  pastures  grow. 
With  food  celestial  fecdeth. 

Perverse  and  foolish  oft  I  strayed. 
But  yet  in  love  He  sought  me. 

And  on  His  shoulder  gently  laid. 

And  home,  rejoicing,  brought  me.. 

In  death's  dark  vale  I  fear  no  ill 

With  Thee,  dear  Lord,  beside  me; 

Thy  rod  and  staff  my  comfort  still. 
Thy  cross  before  to  guide  me. 

And  so  through  all  the  length  of  days. 
Thy  goodness  faileth  never  ; 

Good  Shepherd,  may  I  smg  Thy  praise 
Within  Thy  house  forever. 


Dear  Lord  and  Father  of  mankind. 

Forgive  our  feverish  ways  ! 
Reclothe  us  in  our  rightful  mind; 
In  purer  lives  Thy  service  find, 

In  deeper  reverence,  praise. 

In  simple  trust  like  theirs  who  heard. 

Beside  the  Syrian  sea. 
The  gracious  calling  of  the  Lord, 
Let  us,  like  them,  without  a  word 

Rise  up  and  follow  Thee. 

O  Sabbath  rest  by  Galilee  ! 

O  calm  of  hills  above. 
Where  Jesus  knelt  to  share  with  the 
The  silence  of  eternity. 

Interpreted  by  love  ! 

With  that  deep  hush  subduing  all 

Our  word*  and  works  that  drown 

The  irmJor  whisoer  of  Thy  call. 

As  noi$e!css  let  Thy  blessing  fall 
As  fell  Thy  manna  down. 

Drop  Thy  still  dews  of  quietness. 

Till  all  our  strivings  cease  : 
Take  from  our  souls  the  strain  and  stress; 
And  let  our  ordered  lives  confess 

The  beauty  of  Thy  peace. 

Breathe  through  the  pulses  of  desire 

Thy  coolness  and  Thy  balm  ; 
Let  sen-^e  be  dumb,  its  heats  expire: 
Speak  through  the  earthquake,  wind,  and  fire, 

O  still  small  voice  of  calm  I 


f  AY  Stm  Will  We  Trust,  Though 
*^' '  Earth  Seem  Dark  and 

Dreary. 

Still  will  we  trust,  though  earth  seem  dark  and 
dreary. 
And  the  heart  faint  beneath   His  chastening* 
rod. 
Though  rough  and  steep  our  pathway,  worn  and 
weary, 
Still  will  we  trust  in  God  I 

Our  eyes  see  dimly  till  by  faith  anointed. 

And  our  blind  choosings  bring  us  grief  and 
pain  ; 

Through  him  alone  who  hath  our  way  appointed^ 
We  find  our  peace  again. 

Choose  for  us,  God  !— nor  let  our  weak  preferring. 

Cheat  our   poor   souls    of  good  Thou  hast- 
designed  : 
Choose  for  us,  God !  —Thy  wisdom  is  unerring, 

And  we  are  fools  and  blind. 

So  from  our  sky,  the  night  shall  furl  her  shadowS,^ 
And  day  pour  gladness  through  his  golden 
gates : 
Our     rough     path     leads     to    flower-enamelled 
meadows 
Where  joy  our  coming  waifs. 

Let  us  press  on  in  patient  self-denial ; 

Accept  the  hardship,  shrinking  not  from  lost^ 
Our  guerdon  lies  beyond  the  hour  of  trial : 

Our  crown,  beyond  the  cross. 


HOLLONE)   HYIvINS. 


148 


When    I   Survey  The 
Wondrous  Cross; 


150 


Love  Divine   all  Things 
Exoeillner. 


When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 

On  'vhich  the  Prince  of  gloiy  died. 

My  richest  gain  I  count  but  los5. 

And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 


Forbid  it,  L'.rd.  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  t^e  death  cf  Christ,  my  God; 

All  the  vain  ihings  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  His  blood. 


•See,  from  His  head,  His  hands.  His  feet. 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  : 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet. 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown? 

,Hls  dying  crimson,  l.ke  a  robe. 

Spreads  o'er  His  body  on  the  tree  : 
Then  am  I  dead  to  all  ihe  globe. 
And  a'l  the  globe  is  dead  to  me. 

Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine. 

That,  we  e  a  present  far  too  small : 
Love  so  am H zing,  so  divine. 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life   ftiy  alL 


149 


Master,  No  Of  ferlngr. 

Master,  no  offering 

Costly  and  sweet. 

May  we,  like  Magdalene, 

Lay  at  Thy  feet: 

Yer  may  love's  incerse  wse. 

Sweeter  than  sacrifice. 

Dear  Lord,  to  Thee. 

Daily  our  lives  would   how 
Weakness  made  strong. 
Toilsome  and  gloomy  ways 
Brightened  with  song  ; 
Some  deeds  of  kindness  done. 
Some  soul    by  patience  won. 
Dear  Lord,  to  Thee. 


Some  word  of  hope,  for  hearts 

Burdened  with  fears. 

Some  balm  ot  peace,  for  eyes 

Hlinded  wiih  lears. 

Some  dews  of  mercy  shed. 

Some  wayward  footsteps  led. 

Dear  Lord,  to    1  hee. 

Thus,  in  Thy  service.  Lord, 

Till  eventide 

Closes  the  day  of  life. 

May  we  abide. 

And  when  earth's  labors  ceasSii 

Bid  us  depart  in  peace, 

Dear  Lord,  to  Thee. 


LoYe  divine,  all  love  ei'.celhng, 

Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  down 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humhle  dwelling, 

All  Thy  faithful  mercies  crowo. 
JiBSu*,  Thou  art  all  compassion, 

Pure  unbounded  love  Thou  art ; 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation. 

Enter  every  trembling  heart. 

Breathe,  O  breatho  Thy  loving  Spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast ; 
Let  OS  all  in  Thee  mherit, 

Let  us  find  Thy  promised  rest 
Take  away  the  love  of  sinning. 

Alpha  and  Omega  be, — 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning. 

Set  our  hearts  at  libert>. 

Come,  Almighty  to  deliver. 

Let  UN  all  I'hy  grace  receive  ; 
Suddenly  return,  and  never. 

Never  more  Thy  temples  leave. 
Thee  <ve  would  be  always  blessing;* 

Serve  thee  as  Thy  hosts  above ; 
Pray,  and  praise  Thee  with(-at  ceasing; 

Glory  m  Thy  perfect  love. 

Finish  then  Thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  oe  . 
Let  us  see  Thy  gr-at  salvation. 

Perfectly  restored  ^a  ihc«. 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory. 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place  : 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  I  hee. 

Lost  in  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 


151      iRejoic^,  Rej    ice.  Believers. 

Rejoice,  rej ->i^e,  be!  evers, 

And  lei  your  lights  appear; 
The  evening  is  advancing. 

And  darker  night  is  near» 
The  Bridegroom  is  arising. 

And  soon  He  will  draw  nigh  ; 
Up  1  pray  and  watch  and  wi  es>tle. 

At  midnight  comes  the  cry  I 

See  that  your  lamps  are  burning. 

Replenish  them  with  oil ; 
Look  now  for  your  salvatipn. 

The  end  of  sin  and  toil. 
The  watchers  on  the  mountain 

Proclaim  the  Bridegroom  near;' 
Go,  meet  Him  as  He  cometh, 

With  alleluias  clear. 

Our  H'>pe  and  Expectation, 

U  Je^Xis  I  now  appear  ; 
Arise    I'hou  Sun  so  long'd  fi  r, 

0  ct  this  benighted  sphere  \ 
With  hearts  and  hands  upl.licd. 

We  plead,  O  Lord,  to  sec 
"The  day  of  earth's  redemption. 

And  ever  be  with  Thee. 


HOLLOND  Hymns 


152 


Thou  Art  Mv  Hiding  Place, 
O  Lord. 


h"hou  art  my  hiding  place,  O  Lord  I 

In  Ihce  1  pui  my  irust, 
Encouraged  by  Thy  holy  word, 

A  feeble  ch  Id  of  dust, 
1  have  no  argument  beside, 

I  urge  no  other  plea  ; 
And  'tis  enough  the  Saviour  died. 

The  Saviour  died  for  me. 

When  storms  of  fierce  temptation  beat. 

And  furious  foes  assail. 
My  refuge  is  the  mercy-seat. 

My  hope  within  the  veil. 
From  strife  of  tongues  and  bitter  words 

My  spirit  flies  to  Thee  : 
Joy  to  my  heart  ihe  thought  affords. 

My  Saviour  died  for  me. 

'M  d  trials  heavy  to  be  borne, 

When  mortal  strength  is  vain, 
A  heart  with  grief  and  anguish  torn, 

A  bodv  rack'd  with  pa  n. — 
Ah  !  what  could  g  vc  iht;  Sufferer  rest, 

Bid  every  mutmur  flee. 
But  this,  the  witness  in  my  breast, 

That  Jebus  died  for  me? 

And  when  Thine  awful  voice  commands 

This  body  to  decay. 
And  life,  in  its  last  lingering  sands. 

Is  ebbing  fast  away, — 
Thei),  thougn  it  be  in  accents  weak. 

And  faint  and  tremblingly, 
give  nie  strength  in  death  to  speak, 

My  Saviour  died  for  me. 


IRA    Who  are  these  in  Bright 
**^  ■^  Array 

Who  are  these  in  bright  array, 

This  innumerable  throng. 
Round  the  altar  night  and  day. 

Chanting  their  triumphant  song? 
"  Worthy  is  the  Lamb,  once  slain, 

Blessing,  honour,  glory,  pow'r, 
Wisdom,  riches,  to  obtain, 

New  dominion  ev'ry  hour." 

These  through  fiery  trials  trod  ; 

These  from  great  affliction  came  ; 
Now,  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Seal'd  with  His  Eternal  Name, 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor-palms  in  ev'ry  hand, 
Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might, 

More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown. 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed  ; 
Them  the  Lamb  amidst  the  throne. 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead  ; 
Joy  and  gladness  Danish  sighs  ; 

Perfect  love  dispels  their  fears  ; 
And  for  ever  from  their  eyes, 

God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears. 


155 


153 


Hosanna  We  Sing 


Hosanna  we  sing,  like  the  children  dear. 
In  the  olden  days  when  the  Lord  liv'd  here; 
He  bless'd  little  children  and  smil'd  on  them, 
While  they  chanted  His  praise  in  Jerusalem. 
Alleluia  we  sing  like  the  children  bright, 
With  their  harps  of  gold,  and  their  raiment  wh  tft. 
As  they  follow  their  shepherd  with^loving  eyes 
Thro'  the  beautiful  valleys  of  Paradise. 

Hosanna  we  sing,  for  He  bends  His  car. 
And  rejoices  the  hymns  of  His  own  to  hear : 
We  know  that  his  heart  will  never  wax  cold 
To  the  lambs  that  He  feed^in  his  earthly  fold. 
Alleluia  we  sing  in  the  Church  we  love  : 
Alleluia  rcsourds  in  the  Church  above  ; 
To  thy  little  ones.  Lord    may  such  grace  be  given. 
That   we    lose  not  our  part  in  the  song  of  heav'n. 


Angel  Voices,  Ever  Singing. 

Angel  voices,  ever  singing 

Round  Thy  throne  of  light — 

Angel  harps,  for  ever  ringmg, 
Rest  not  day  nor  night ; 

Thousands  only  live  to  bless  Thee 

And  confess  Thee,  Lord  of  might ! 

Thou,  who  art  beyond  the  farthest 

Mortal  eye  can  scan 
Can  it  be  that  Thou  regardest 

Songs  of  sinful  man  ? 
Can  we  feel  that  Thou  art  near  us 

And  wilt  hear  us?  Yea,  we  can. 

Here,  Great  God,  to-day  we  oflfcr 

Of  Thine  own  to  Thee ; 
And  for  Thine  acceptance  proffer. 

All  unworthily. 
Hearts  and  minds,  and  hands  and  voices^  1 

In  our  choicest  meioUj . 


HOLLOND    HYN4NS. 


156 


What  a  Shout  wac  Heard  I 

^tiat  A  shoot  was  heard  in  the  realms  of  light, 

'When  pefice  and  truth,  descending. 
With  a  marshal' d  host  in  their  robes  of  vrhitc. 

Sang  praise  to  God  on  high ! 
O  shoot  again,  ye  sons  of  men, 

Sing  praise  to  God  above, 
Till  the  utmost  bounds  of  the  world  cbeU  wake 

One  mighty  song  of  lo7c. 

Chorits. 
Ring  on,  ye  bells,  ye  chiming  beUs, 

Your  tuneful  measure  swelling  ; 
Ring  on,  ye  bells,  ye  chiming  bells. 

The  grand  old  story  telling. 
What  a  shout  was  heard  in  the  realms  of  light. 

When  peace  and  truth,  descending. 
With  a  marshai'd  host  in  their  robes  of  white, 

Sang  praise  to  God  on  high. 

There  was  joy,  great  joy—  rwas  a  glorious  sight, 

The  shepherds  gaz  d  in  wonder. 
When  the  earth  wss  fill'd  with  a  splendour  bright, 

From  God's  eternal  home. 
Great  joy  to-day,  O  let  it  ring 

As  on  that  sacred  mom, 
WTien  the  angel  band  in  a  far-off  land 

Proilaim'd  the  Saviour  bom.— Cho. 


157 


All  Praise  to  Thee,  Eternal 
Lord. 


All  praise  to  Thee,  Eternal  Lord, 
Clothed  in  a  garb  of  flesh  an  I  blood  ; 
jChoosing  a  manger  for  Thy  throne, 
While  worlds  on  worlds  are  Thine  alone. 

Once  did  the  skies  before  Thee  bow  ; 
A  Virgin's  arms  contain  Thet  now  : 
Angels  who  did  in  Thee  rejoice 
Now  listen  for  Thine  infant  voice. 

A  little  Child,  Thou  art  our  Guest, 
That  weary  ones  in  Thee  may  rest ; 
Forlorn  and  lowly  is  Thy  birth. 
That  we  may  rise  to  heaven  from  earth. 

Thou  comesi  in  the  darksome  night 
Ta  mak«  us  children  of  the  light. 
To  make  us,  in  the  realms  Divine, 
Like  Tliine  own  angels  round  Thee  shine. 

AJ)  this  for  us  Thy  love  hath  done  ; 
By  this  to  Thee  our  love  is  won  : 
For  this  we  tune  our  cheerful  lays. 
And  shout  our  thanks  in  ceaseless  praise. 


158 


Thou  Didst  Leave  Thy 
Throne. 


Thou  didst  leave  Thy  throne 

And  Thy  kingly  crown 
When  Thou  earnest  to  earth  for  mc. 

But  in  Hethlebem's  home 

W  as  there  found  no  room 
For  Thy  hoiy  nativity  : 

O  come  to  my  heart.  Lord  Jesus, 
There  b  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

Heaven's  arches  rang 

When  the  angels  ^ang, 
Proclaiming  Thy  royal  degree  ; 

But  of  lowly  bu-th 

Didst  Thou  come  to  earth. 
And  in  great  humility  : 

O  come  to  my  heart.  Lord  Jesus, 
There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

The  foxes  found  rest. 

And  the  birds  their  nest. 
In  the  shade  ot  the  forest  tree  ; 

But  Thv  couch,was  the  sod, 

( )  Thou  Son  of  God, 
In  the  deserts  of  Galilee  : 

O  come  to  my  heart.  Lord  Jesus, 
There  is  room  in  my  heart  for  Thee. 

Thou  earnest,  O  Lord, 

With  the  living  word 
That  should  set  Thy  people  free  ; 

But  with  mocking  scorn, 

And  with  crovm  of  thorn, 
They  bore  Thee  to  calvary  : 

O  come  to  my  heart,  Lord  Jesus, 
Thy  cross  is  my  only  plea. 

When  heaven's  arches  shall  ring. 
And  her  choirs  shall  sing. 

At  Thy  coming  to  victory. 

Let  Thy  voice  call  me  home, 
braying,  "  Yet  there  is  room. 

There  is  room  at  My  side  for  thee." 

And  my  heart  shall  rej  ice.  Lord  JesuSii^l 

When  Thou  comes  and  callest  for  me. 

ICQ    Christians  Awake  I  Salute 
isJ^y  the  Happy  Morn. 

Christians,  awake  !  salute  the  happy  mom 
WhereoD  the  baviour  of  the  world  was  bom ; 
Rise  to  adore  the  mystery  of  Love 
Vvhich  hosts  of  angels  chanted  from  above; 
With  them  the  joyful  tidings  first  begun 
Of  God  Incarnate,  of  the  Virgm's  Son. 

0  may  we  keep  and  ponder  in  our  mind 
God's  wondrous  love  in  saving  lost  mankind  ! 
Trace  we  the  Babe,  who  hath  fetriev'd  our  loss, 
From  the  poor  manger  to  the  bittrr  Cross'-^ 
Tread  in  His  steps,  assisted  t.y  His  grace. 
Till  man's  first  heav'nly  state  again  takes  place. 

Then  may  we  hope,  th'  angelic  hosts  amofag. 
To  join,  redeem'd,  a  glad  triumphant  throng. 
He  that  was  bom  upon  this  joyful  day 
Around  us  all  His  glory  shall  display  ; 
Sav'd  by  His  love,  incessant  we  shall  sing 
Eternal  praise  to  Heav'ns  Almighty  Kin^;, 


HOLLOND  Hymns. 


160 


Upward  Where  the  Stars 
are  Burning. 

Upward  where  the  stars  are  burnin<;» 
>iJent,  silent  id  their  turning 

Round  the  never  changing  pole: 
Up^vard  where  the  sky  is  brightest. 
Upward  where  the  blue  is  lightest. 
Lift  I  now  my  longing  soul. 

Far  above  that  arch  of  gladnsss, 
Far  beyond  these  clouds  or  sadness. 

Are  the  many  mansions  fair. 
Far  from  pain  and  sin  and  folly. 
In  that  palace  of  the  holy, 

1  would  find  my  mansion  there. 

Where  the  glory  brightly  dwelleth. 
Where  the  new  song  sweetly  swelletb. 

And  the  discord  never  comes  ; 
Where  life's  stream  is  ever  laving. 
And  the  palm  is  tver  waving. 

That  must  be  the  home  of  homes. 

Where  the  Lamb  on  high  is  seated, 
by  ten  thousand  voices  greeted. 

Lord  of  Lords,  and  King  of  kings. 
Son  of  Man,  tl)ey  crown,  they  crown  Him, 
Son  of  God.  they  own,  they  own  Him; 

With  His  Name  the  palace  rings. 

Wessing,  honor,  without  measure. 
Heavenly  r  ches.  earthly  treasure. 

Lay  we  at  His  blessed  feet : 
Poor  the  praise  that  now  we  render 
Loud  shall  be  our  voices  yonder. 

When  before  His  throne  we  meet- 


162 


161 


And  Is  the  Time 
Approacning. 

And  is  the  time  approaching. 

By  prophets  long  foretold. 
When  all  shall  dwell  together. 

One  Shepherd  and  one  fold  ? 
Shall  every  idol  perish. 

To  moles  and  bxts  be  thrown  ? 
And  every  prayer  be  offered 

To  God  in  Christ  alone  ? 

Shall  Jew  and  Gentile  meeting 

From  many  a  distant  shore. 
Around  one  altar  kneeling. 

One  common  Lord  adore? 
Shall  all  that  now  divides  us 

Remove,  and  pass  away 
Like  shadows  of  the  morning 

Before  the  blaze  of  day  ? 

Shall  all  that  now  unites  us 

More  sweet  and  lastinjjf  prove, 
A  closer  bond  of  union 

In  a  blest  land  of  love  ? 
Shall  war  be  learned  no  longer? 

Shall. strife  and  tumult  cease? 
All  earth  His  blessed  kingdom. 

The  Lord  and  Prince  of  Peace  I 

O  long-expected  dawning. 

Come  with  thy  cheeringf  ray ; 
When  shall  the  morning  brighten. 

The  shadows  flee  away? 
O  sweet  anticipation  ! 

It  cheers  the  watchers  on 
To  pray,  and  hope,  and  labor. 

Till  the  dark  night  be  gone. 


Around  the  Throae  of  God 
In  Heaven. 

Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven 

Thousands  of  children  stand. 
Children  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven, 

A  holy,  happy  band, 

Singing,  "Glory  be  to  God  on  high,** 

In  flowing  robes  of  spotless  white 

See  every  one  arrayed  ; 
Dwelling  in  everiasting  light 

And  joys  that  never  fade. 

Singing,  "  Glory  be  to  God  on  high.'' 

What  brought  them  to  that  world  above. 
That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair. 

Where  all  is  peace,  and  joy,  and  love; 
How  came  those  children  'here. 

Singing,  "  Glory  be  to  God  on  high"? 

Because  the  Saviour  shed  His. blood 

To  wash  away  their  sin  ; 
Bathed  in  that  pure  and  precious  flood. 

Behold  them  white  and  clean, 

bmging,  "Glory  be  to  God  on  high.** 

On  earth  they  sought  the  Saviour's  grace. 
On  earth  they  loved  His  Name  ; 

So  now  they  see  His  blessed  face. 
And  stand  before  the  Lamb 

Singing,  "  Glory  be  to  God  oii  high." 

163        Tell  Me  the  Old,  Old 

Tell  me  the  old,  old  story 

Of  unseen  things  above. 
Of  Jesus  and  H  is  -glory, 

Of  Jesus  and  his  lovet 
Tell  me  the  story  simply. 

As  to  a  little  child. 
For  I  am  weak  and  weary. 

And  helpless  and  deiUed. 

Chorus. 
Tell  me  the  old,  old  story. 
Tell  me  the  old,  old  story» 
Tell  me  the  old,  old  story. 
Of  Jesus  and  His  love. 

Tell  me  the  story  .slowly,  . 

'1  hat  I  may  take  it  in. 
That  wonderful  redemption, 

God's  remedy  for  sin  : 
Tell  me  the  story  often. 

For  1  forget  so  soon  ; 
The  early  dew  of  morning 
"  Has  passed  away  at  noon.. 

Tell  me  the  story  softly. 

With  earnest  tones,  and  grave  ; 
Remember,  I'm  the  sinner 

Whom  Jesus  came  to  save : 
Tell  me  the  story  always. 

If  you  would  really  be. 
In  any  tim6  of  trouble, 

A  comforter  to  me. 

Tell  me  the  same  old  story 

When  you  have  cause  to  fear 
That  this  world's  empty  glory 

Is  costing  me  too  dear  : 
Yes,  and  when  that  world's  glory 

Is  dawning  on  my  soul, 
Tell  me  the  o'd,  old  story, 

*♦  Christ  Jesus  makes  thee  whole.'* 


HoivLOND    Hymns 


1  (^4    God  the  Father  Almighty. 

A  mighty  Fortress  is  our  God, 

A  Bulwark  never  failing  ; 
Our  Helper  He  amid  the  flood 

Of  mortal  ills  prevailing  : 
For  still  our  ancient  foe 

Doth  seek  to  work  us  woe ; 
His  craft  and  power  are  great, 

And,  armed  with  cruel  hate, 
On  earth  is  not  his  equal 

Did  we  in  our  own  strength  confide. 
Our  striving  would  be  losing  ; 

Were  not  the  right  man  on  our  side, 
The  man  of  God's  own  choosing  : 

Dost  ask  who  that  may  be  ? 

Christ  Jesus,  it  is  He  ; 

Lord  Sabaoth  His  Name, 

From  age  to  age  the  same. 

And  He  must  win  the  battle. 

And  though  this  world,  with  devils  filled 
Should  threaten  to  undo  us; 

We  will  not  fear,  for  God  hath  willed 
His  truth  to  triumph  through  us  : 

The  prince  of  darkness  grim, — 

We  tremble  not  for  him  ; 

His  rage  we  can  endure, 

For  lo  1  his  doom  is  sure, 

One  little  word  shall  fell  him. 

That  word  above  all  earthly  powers. 
No  thanks  to  ihem,  abideth  ; 

The  Spirit  and  the  gifts  are  ours 

Through  Him  who  with  us  sideth  : 

Let  goods  and  kindred  go. 

This  mortal  life  also  ; 

The  body  they  may  kill  : 

God's  truth  abideth  st  11, 
His  kingdom  is  for  ever. 


165 


The  Resurrection, 


The  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done  ; 
The  victory  of  life  is  won  ; 
The  song  of  triumph  has  begun. 
Alleluia  I 

The  powers  of  deith  have  done  their  worst, 
But  Christ  their  legions  hath  dispersed  '. 
Let  shouts  of  holy  joy  outburst. 
Alleluia  ! 

The  three  sad  days  have  quickly  sped, 
He  rises  glorious  from  the  dead  : 
All  glory  to  our  risen  Head  ! 
Alleluia  ! 

He  closed  the  yawning  gates  of  hell ; 
The  bars  from  heaven's  high  portals  fell : 
Let  hymns  of  praise  His  triumphs  tell. 
Alleluia  ! 

Lord,  by  the  stripes  which  wounded  Thee 
From  death's  dread  sting  1  hy  servant*  free, 
That  we  may  live  and  sing  to  Thee 
Alleluia  ! 


166    Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

Calm  on  the  listening  ear  of  night 

Come  heaven's  melodious  strains, 
WTiere  wild  Judea  stretches  far 

Her  silver-mantled  plains; 
Celestial  choirs  from  courts  above 

Shed  sacred  glories  there  ; 
And  angels,  with  their  sparkling  lyres. 

Make  music  on  the  air. 

The  answering  hills  of  Palestine 

Send  back  the  glad  reply, 
And  greet  from  all  their  holy  heights 

The  Day- Spring  from  on  high  : 
O'er  the  blue  depths  of  Galilee 

There  comes  a  holier  calm  ; 
And  Sharon  waves  in  so'emn  praise 

Her  silent  groves  of  palm. 

"  Glory  to  God  ! ''  the  lofty  stiain 

The  realm  of  ether  fills  ; 
How  sweeps  the  song  of  solemn  joy 

O'er  Judah's  sacred  hills  ! 
"  Glory  to  God  !  "  the  sounding  skies 

Loud  with  their  anthems  ring  : 
"  Peace  on  the  earth  ;  good-will  to  men, 

From  heaven's  eternal  King  " 

This  day  shall  Christian  tongues  he  mute. 

And  Christian  hearts  be  cold  ? 
O  catch  the  anthem  that  from  heaven 

O'er  Judah's  mountains  rolled  ; 
When  burst  upon  that  listening  night 

The  high  and  solemn  lay, 
"  Glory  to  God  ;  on  earth  be  peace  :  " 

Salvation  comes  to-day. 


167 


Missions. 


Light  of  the  world   we  hail  Thee, 

Flushing  the  eastern  skies  ; 
Never  shall  darkness  veil  Thee 

Again  from  human  eyes  ; 
Too  long,  alas  !  with  holden. 

Now  spread  from  shore  to  shore  ; 
Thy  light,  so  glad  and  golden, 

Shall  set  on  earth  no  more. 

Light  of  the  world,  Thy  beauty 

Steals  into  every  heart. 
And  glorifies  with  duty 

Life's  poorest,  humble- 1  part  ; 
Thou  robest  in  Thy  splendor 

The  simple  ways  of  men. 
And  helpest  them  to  render 

Light  back  to  Thee  again. 

Light  of  the  world,  illumine 

This  darkened  land  of  Thine, 
Till  everything  that's  human 

Be  filled  with  what's  Divine  ; 
Till  every  tongue  and  nation. 

From  sin's  dominion  free. 
Rise  in  the  new  creation 

Which  springs  from  Love  and  Thee. 


HOI.LOND    HYIvINS 


168 


The  Holy  City. 


Last  night  I  lay  a-sleeping, 

There  came  a  Hream  so  fair ; 
I  stood  in  old  Jerusalem, 

Beside  the  Temple  there  ; 
I  heard  the  children  singing, 

And  ever  as  they  sang, 
Methought  the  voice  of  Angels 

From  Heav'n  in  answer  rang, 
Methought  the  voice  of  Angels 

From  Heav'n  in  answer  rang, 
Jerusalem,  Jerusalem, 

Lift  up  your  gates  and  sing 
Hosanna  in  the  highest, 

Hosanna  to  your  King  I 

And  then  methought  my  dream  was  chang'd. 

The  streets  no  longer  rang, 
Hush'd  were  the  glad  Hosannas 

The  little  children  sang, 
The  sun  grew  dark  with  mystery, 

The  morn  was  cold  and  chill, 
As  the  shadow  of  a  cross  arose 

Upon  a  lonely  hill, 
As  the  shadow  of  a  cross  arose 

Upon  a  lonely  hill. 
Jerusalem,  Jerusalem, 

Hark  !  how  the  Angels  sing 
Hosanna  in  the  Highest ! 

Hosanna  to  your  King  I 

And  once  again  the  scene  was  chang'd, 

New  earth  there  seem'd  to  be  ! 
I  saw  the  Holy  City 

Beside  the  tideless  sea  ; 
The  light  of  God  was  on  its  street, 

The  gates  were  open  wide  ; 
And  all  who  would  might  enter, 

And  no  one  was  denied. 
No  need  of  moon  or  stars  by  night, 

Nor  sun  to  shine  by  day ; 
It  was  the  new  Jerusalem, 

That  would  not  pass  away  I 
It  wa»  the  new  Jerusalem, 

That  would  not  pass  away. 
Jerusalem,  Jerusalem, 

Sing  for  the  night  is  o'er, 
Hosanna  in  the  highest ! 

Hosanna  for  evermore ! 
Hosanna  in  the  highest  1 

Hosanna  for  evermore ! 


169 


Father  of  All. 


Father  of  all,  to  1  hee 

With  loving  hearts  we  pray. 
Through  Him,  in  mercy  given. 

The  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way  ; 
From  Heav'n,  'I  hy  Throne,  in  mercy  shed 
Thy  blessings  on  each  bended  head. 

Father  of  all,  to  Thee 

Our  contrite  hearts  we  raise, 
Unstrung  by  sin  and  pain, 

Long  voiceless  in  Thy  praise  ; 
Breathe  Thou  the  silent  chords  along, 
Until  they  tremble  into  song. 


Father  of  all,  to  Thee 

We  breathe  unutter'd  fears, 
Deep-hidden  in  our  souls, 

What  have  no  voice  but  tears  ; 
Take  Thou  our  hand,  and  through  the  wild 
Lead  gently  on  each  trustful  child. 


Father  of  all,  may  we 

In  praise  our  tongues  employ, 
When  gladness  fills  the  soul 

With  deep  and  hallow' d  joy  ; 
In  storm  and  calm  give  us  to  see 
The  path  of  peace  which  leads  to  Thee. 


170 


Songs  of  Praise. 


Songs  of  praise  the  angels  sang, 
Heav'n  with  alleluias  rang, 
When  Jehovah's  work  begun, 
When  He  spake  and  it  was  done. 


Songs  of  praise  awoke  the  morn, 
When  the  Prince  of  Peace  was  born 
Songs  of  praise  arose,  when  He 
Captive  led  captivity. 


Saints  below,  with  heart  and  voice. 
Still  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice  ; 
Learning  here,  by  faith  and  love, 
Songs  of  praise  to  sing  above. 


Borne  upon  their  latest  breath. 
Songs  of  praise  shall  conquer  death  ; 
Then,  amidst  eternal  joy. 
Songs  of  praise  their  powers  employ. 

Amen, 


171 


Christ  our  Hope. 


My  hope  is  built  on  nothing  less 
Than  Jesus'  blood  and  righteousness; 
I  dare  not  trust  the  sweetest  frame. 
But  wholly  lean  on  Jesus'  Name. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand; 
AH  other  ground  is  shifting  sand. 


His  word.  His  covenant.  His  blood. 
Support  me  in  the  'whelming  flood  ; 
When  all  around  my  soul  gives  way, 
He  then  is  all  my  hope  and  stay. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand  ; 
All  other  ground  is  shifting  sand. 


When  He  shall  come,  with  trumpet  sound. 
Oh,  may  1  then  in  Him  be  found  ! 
Clothed  in  his  righteousness  alone, 
Faultless  to  stand  before  the  throne. 
On  Christ,  the  solid  rock,  I  stand  ; 
AH  other  ground  is  shifting  sand. 


HOLLOND   Hymns 


172  J 


esus  Christ  our   Lord. 


174 


The    Church. 


Lift  up,  lift  up  your  voices  now  ; 
The  whole  wide  world  rejoices  now  : 
The  Lord  hath  triumphed  gloriously, 
The  Lord  shall  regn  victoriously. 

In  vain  with  stone  the  cave  they  barred  ; 
In  vain  the  watch  kept  ward  and  guard  : 
Majestic  from  the  spoiled  tomb, 
In  pomp  of  triumph  Christ  is  come. 

He  binds  in  chains  the  ancient  foe; 
A  countless  host  He  frees  from  woe, 
And  heaven  s  high  portal  open  flies, 
For  Christ  has  risen,  and  man  shall  rise. 

And  all  He  did,  and  all  He  bare, 
He  gives  us  as  our  own  to  share  ; 
And  hope  and  joy  and  peace  begin, 
For  Christ  has  won,  and  man  shall  win. 

O  Victor,  aid  us  in  the  fight, 
And  lead  through  death  to  realms  of  light 
We  safely  pass  where  Thou  has  trod  ; 
In  Thee  we  die  to  rise  to  God. 

Thy  flock,  from  sin  and  death  set  free, 
Glad  alleluias  raise  to  Thee  ; 
And  ever  with  the  heavenly  host 
Praise  F'ather,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


1*73      '^^^  ^^^^  Everlasting. 

Blessed  city,  heavenly  Salem, 

Vision  dear  of  peace  and  love. 

Who  of  living  stones  upbuilded 
Art  the  joy  of  heaven  above. 

And,  with  angel  cohorts  circled. 
As  a  bride  to  earth  dost  move  I 

From  celestial  realms  descending, 
Bridal  glory  round  her  shed, 

Meet  for  Him  whose  love  espoused  her. 
To  her  Lord  shall  she  be  led  ; 

All  her  streets  and  all  her  bulwarks 
Of  pure  gold  are  fashioned. 

Bright  with  pearls  her  portal  glitteri. 

It  is  open  evermore ; 
And  by  virtue  of  His  merits 

Thither  faithful  souls  may  soar. 
Who  for  Christ's  dear  Name,  in  this  world 

Pain  and  tribulation  bore. 

Many  a  blow  and  biting  sculpture 
Polished  well  those  stones  elect. 

In  their  places  now  compacted 
By  the  heavenly  Architect, 

Who  therewith  hath  willed  for  ever 

That  His  palace  should  be  decked. 

Laud  and  honor  to  the  Father, 
Laud  and  honor  to  the  Son, 

Laud  and  honor  to  the  Spirit, 
Ever  Three,  and  ever  One  ; 

■Consubstantial,  Co-eternal, 
While  unending  ages  run. 


Lord  of  our  life,  and  (iod  of  our  salvation, 
Star  of  our  night,  and  Hope  of  every  nation. 
Hear  and  receive  Thy  Church's  supplication, 
Lord  God  Almighty. 

See  round  Thine  ark  the  hungry  billows  curling. 
See  how  Thy  foes  their  banners  are  unfurling  ; 
Lord,  while  their  darts  envenomed  they  are  hurling. 
Thou  canst  preserve  us. 

Lord,  Thou  canst  help  when  earthly  armor  failetb 
Lord,  Thou  canst  save  when  deadly  sin  assaileth 
Lord,  o'er  Thy  Rock  nor  death  nor  hell  prevaileth 
Grant  us  Thy  peace,  Lord. 

Peace  in  our  hearts,  our  evil  thoutjhts  assuaging. 
Peace  in  Thy  Church,  where  brothers  are  engaging, 
Peace,  when  the  world  its  busy  war  is  waging. 
Send  us,  O  Saviour. 

Grant  us  Thy  help  till  foes  are  backward  driven  ; 
Grant  them  Thy  truth,  that  they  may  be  forgiven; 
Grant  peace  on  earth,  and,  after  we  have  striven, 
Peace  in  Ihy  heaven. 


1175    There  Dwelt  in  Old  Judea. 

R.  Jackson. 

There  dwelt  in  old  Judea 

A  maiden  fair  to  see  ; 
The  mother  mild  and  undefiled 

Of  a  blessed  Babe  was  she. 

Sing  Noel,  sing  Noel, 

And  merry  be  alwny  ; 
For  Christ  was  born  in  the  early  morn, 

All  on  a  Christmas  day. 

And  as  the  Infant  Jesus 

Lay  on  His  lowly  bed, 
A  circle  bright  of  heavenly  light 

Shone  round  about  His  head. 

Sing  Noel,  etc. 

The  shepherds  bowed  before  Him, 
While  angels  swift  did  fly 

On  blest  employ,  with  songs  of  joy, 
To  fill  the  starry  sky. 

Sing  Noel,  etc. 

For  this  was  Prince  Emmanuel, 
Who  laid  aside  His  crown  ; 

And  all  to  win  our  souls  from  sin 
Unto  the  earth  came  down. 

Sing  Noel,  etc. 

Now  God,  my  dear  Redeemer, 
I  give  my  heart  to  Thee  ; 

For,  by  my  word,  this  loving  Lord 
Shall  be  the  Lord  of  me. 


Sing  Noel,  etc. 


HOLLOND     HY^/INS. 


176 


179 


Child  Jesus. 


Oft  in  danger,  oft  in  woe, 
Onward,  Christ  ans,  onward  go  : 
Fight  the  fight,  maintain  the  stiife. 
Strengthened  with  the  Bread  of  Life. 

Let  your  drooping  hearts  be  glad  : 
March  in  heavenly  armor  clad  : 
Fight,  nor  think  the  battle  long, 
Soon  shall  victory  tune  your  scng. 

Let  not  sorrow  dim  your  eye. 
Soon  shall  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
Let  not  fears  your  course  impede, 
Great  your  strength,  if  great  your  need. 

Onward  then  to  battle  move, 
More  than  conquerors  ye  shall  prove  ; 
Though  opposed  by  many  a  foe, 
Christian  soldiers,  onward  go. 

IfTiy    In  the  Little  Village  of 
'  '  Bethlehem. 


In  the  little  village  of  Bethlehem, 
There  lay  a  Child  one  day. 

And  the  sky  wai  bright  with  a  holy 
O'er  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 


ight, 


Chorus. 

Alleluia  !  Alleluia  !    O  how  the  angels  sang  ! 
Alleluia  !  Alleluia  !  O  how  it  rang  ! 
And  the  sky  was  bright  with  a  holy  light, 
'Twas  the  birthday  of  the  King. 

It  was  a  humble  birthplace — 

How  much  God  gave  that  day  ! 
From  the  manger  bed  what  a  path  has  led, 

What  a  perfect,  holy  way  !— Cho. 

In  every  willing  soul  this  day 

The  Christ-child  may  be  bom  ; 
In  loving  deeds,  from  faithful  hearts, 

Is  heard  the  Christmas  song. — Cho. 

178    ""^^^  Children's  Day." 

Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 

All  praise  and  glory  ever  ; 
Harpers  are  harping  at  His  feet ; 

Children  the  wondrous  strains  repeat. 

Refrain 
Then  sing  alleluias  high  ! 

Ye  children  of  the  kingdom  ; 
Sound  forth  His  glory, 

Tell  forth  the  story, 
Fly  I  ye  echoes,  fly  ! 

Sing  we  to  Salem's  King  : 

Judaea's  children  hailed  Him  ; 

Pleased  with  their  song.  He  gently  smiled; 
Still  falls  His  grace  on  ev'ry  child. 

Sing  alleluias  high  ! — 

The  song  of  heav'n  beginning  : 
Crowned  in  the  courts  of  Christ  the  King, 

Endless  the  blessed  strain  they  sing, 


Child  Jesus  came  from  heavenly  height, 

To  make  us  pure  and  holy, 
On  bed  of  straw  on  chiistmas  night. 

He  lay  in  manger  lowly  ; 
The  star  smiled  down  from  heaven  to  greet, 
The  oxen  kissed  the  baby  feet. 

Hallelujah!  Hallelujah!   Hallelujah! 

Child  Jeiutt 

All  sorrow  and  all  car-:  lay  down. 

And  praise  the  Lord  of  heaven ; 
"  A  Child  is  born  in  David's  town, 

To  us  a  Son  is  given." 
Like  children  let  us  kneel  before 
The  Holy  Christ-child  and  adore. 

Hallelujah!   Hallelujah!  Hallelujah! 

Child  Jesui  r 

Child  Jesus  came  from  heavenly  height, 

To  make  us  pure  and  holy, 
Wide  open  throw  your  heart's  door  now. 

Ye  mighty  and  ye  lowly  ; 
The  stars  from  heaven  smile  down  to  see 
How  bright  our  earthly  lives  may  be. 

Hallelujah!   Hallelujah!   Hallelujah! 

Child  Jesui  I 


180 


Hark  to  the  Children's 
Voices ! 


Hark  to  the  children's  voices! 

Hartc  to  their  cry  so  clear  ! 
"  Jesus,  the  Chrii.t  is  coming, 

Jesus  is  drawing  near  : 
Near  to  the  city  portals, 

Near  to  the  church's  door. 
Near  to  the  homes  of  the  rich  of  earth 

And  the  lowly,  whose  lot  he  bore." 

Chokus 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  portals, 

Swing  open,  wide  and  high  ! 
Jesus,  the  King,  is  coming, 

Jesus  is  drawing  nigh  I 
Singing,  because  He  bids  us, 

Loudly  the  challenge  rings — 
Swing  open  wide  ev'ry  heart-door  now, 

At  the  call  of  the  King  of  kings  ! 

Hark  to  the  children's  voices  ! 

Hark  to  their  cry  so  clear  ! 
Jesus,  the  Christ,  is  coming, 

Jesus  is  drawing  near — 
Faith,  with  her  heavenly  vision, 

Hope,  with  her  sunny  cheer. 
Love  in  whose  light  Faith  knows  no  night 

And  Hope  hath  no  blame  or  fear." 

Hark  to  the  children's  voices  ! 

Hark  to  their  glad  refrain  ! 
Out  from  the  temple  holy 

Calling  to  men  aeain  : 
"Open  your  hearts,  oh  sinners. 

Welcome  the  Saviour  King, 
Live  in  the  light  that  can  know  no  night,. 

In  the  joy  of  the  ransomed  sing." 


HOLLOND     HYIMNS. 


1  01     Zion's  King  Has  Come  to 
^^^  Reign. 

Earth  and  sky  with  joy  are  singing, 
Nature  s  heart  exultant  thrills, 

Notes  of  praise  are  sweetly  ringing 
O'er  the  old  Judean  hills. 

Hallelujah,  Hallelujah  ! 

Tune  your  voices,  swell  the  strain  1 
Jubilate,  Jubilate  ! 

Zion's  King  has  come  to  reign  ! 

Mountains  swell  the  mighty  chorus, 
Oceans  send  abroad  the  sound, 

Isle  to  isle  in  song  victorious 

Echoes  with  the  news  profound. 
Hallelujah,  Hallelujah,  etc. 

Sons  of  men,  repeat  the  story, 

O'er  and  o"er  the  theme  begin, 

Christ  is  born,  the  Lord  c.f  Glory, 
Born  to  save  the  world  from  sin. 


183 


Saved  by  Grace. 


182 


Hallelujah,  Hallelujah,  etc. 
Ancient  of  Days. 


Some  day  the  silver  cord  will  break. 
And  I  no  more  as  now  shall  sing  ; 

But,  oh,  the  joy  when  I  shall  wake 
Within  the  palace  of  the  King  ! 

Chorus. 

And  I  shall  see  Him  face  to  face. 

And  tell  the  story  sav'd  by  grace. 

And  1  shall  see  Him  face  to  face. 

And  tell  the  story  sav'd  by  grace. 

Some  day  my  earthly  house  will  fall, 
I  cannot  tell  how  soon  'twill  be. 

But  this  I  know — my  All  in  Ail 

Has  now  a  place  in  hcav'n  for  me. 

Some  day,  when  fades  the  golden  sun 

Beneath  the  rosy-tinted  West, 
My  blessed  Lord  shall  say,  "  Well  done  !  " 

And  I  shall  enter  into  rest. 

Some  day  ;  till  then  I'll  watch  and  wait, 

My  lamp  all  trimm'd  and  burning  bright. 

That  when  my  Saviour  opes  the  gate, 
My  soul  to  Him  may  take  its  flight. 


Ancient    of    days,    Who    sittest,    thron'd    in 
glory ; 
To    Thee    all    knees    are    bent,    all    voices 
pray; 
Thy    love    has    bless'd    the    wide    world's 
wondrous    story, 
With   light   and    li'ie   since    Eden's    dawn- 
ing day. 

O    Holy   Father,    Who    hast   led    Thy    Chil- 
dren 
In  all  the  ages,  with  the  Fire  and  Cloud, 
Through     seas     dry-shod;     through   weary 
wastes    bewildering; 
To    Thee,    in    reverent    love,    our    heart* 
are   bowed. 

O     Holy    Jesus,    Prince      of      Peace      and 
Saviour, 
To    Thee    we    owe    the    peace    that    still 
prevails. 
Stilling   the    rude    wills    of    men's    wild    be- 
havior, 
And  calming  passion's  fierce  and  stormy 
gales. 

O    Holy    Ghost,    the    Lord    and    the    Life- 
giver, 
Thine    is    the    quickening      power      that 
gives    increase. 
From   Thee  have   flowed,    as  from   a   pleas- 
ant   river, 
■  Our      plenty,      wealth,     prosperity,      and 
peace. 

O  Triune  God,  with  heart  and  voice  ador- 
ing, 
Praise  we  the  goodness  that  doth   crown 
our    days  ; 
Pray  we,   that  Thou  wilt  hear  us,   still  im- 
ploring 
Thy  love  and   favor,   kept  to  us  always. 


184 


At  Close  of  Service. 


Sweet  Saviour,  bless  us  ere  we  go; 

Thy   Word   into   our    minds   instil. 
And  make  our  lukewarm  hearts  to   glow 

With  lowly  love  and  fervent  will. 
Thro'     life's    long     day     and     death's    dark 

night, 
O    gentle   Jesu,   be   our   light. 

The  day  is  gone,   its  hours  have  run, 
And  Thou  hast  taken  count  of  all, 

The  scanty  triumphs  grace  hath  won. 
The  broken  vow,   the  frequent  fall. 

Thro'    life's    long    day    and     death's     dark 
night. 

O   gentle  Jesu,    be   our  light. 

Grant  us,   dear  Lord,   from   evil  ways 

True    absolution    and   release; 
And  bless  us,   more  than  in  past  days, 

With  purity  and  inward  peace. 
Thro'     life's    long     day    and    death's     dark 

night. 
O   gentle  Jesu,   be  our  light. 

For  all  we  love,  the  poor,  the  sad. 
The   sinful,    unto   Thee   we   call; 

O   let  Thy   mercy   make   us   glad ; 
Thou    art    our    Saviour,    and    our   all. 

Thro'     life's    long    day    and     death's     dark 
night, 

O    gentle   Jesu,    be   our   light. 

Sweet   Saviour,   bless  us;   night  is   come; 

Thro'  night  and   darkness  near  us  be; 
Good   angels   watch   about    our   home, 

And  we  are  one  day  nearer  Thee. 
Thro'     life's    long    day    and    death's    dark 

night, 
O    gentle   Jesu,   be   our   light. 


HOLLOND     HVMNS. 


185    "Glory  to  God  on   High." 

The  Children's  Day  begins  to  shine, 

Its  morning  stars  glow  faintly  ; 
Its  dawn  climbs  up  the  sky  to  noon, 

Where  earth  is  growing  saintly,  is  saintly 
For  Children's  Day, 

The  Children's  Day, 
The  happy  Children's  Day  1 


O  love  divine,  we  pledge  our  faith 

To  Thee,  who  loves  and  feeds  us 
In  heavenly  pastures,  green  and  fair, 

Whereto  the  Christ-Child  leads  us,  doth  lead 
ui 

On  Children's  Day, 

The  Children's  Day, 
The  happy  Children's  Day  ! 

The  Children's  Day  is  heaven's  Great  Day, 

In  realms  of  untold  glory. 
Where  angel  throngs,  in  raptured  song, 
Repeat  the  "  old,  old  story,"  the  story 
Of  Children's  Day, 

The  Children's  Day, 
The  happy  Children's  Day  I 


187 


Celestial  Praises. 


186 


The  Saints  of  God. 


The   saints  of  God!    their  conflict  past, 

And  life's  long  battle  won  at  last, 

No  more  they  need  the  shield  or  sword, 

They  cast  them  down  before  their  Lord: 

O    happy    saints!    forever    blest, 

At  Jesus'   feet  how   safe   your  rest! 

The    saints    of      God!      Their    wanderings 

done, 
No   more  their  weary  course  they  run, 
No  more  they  faint,  no  more  they  fall, 
No  foes  oppress,   no  fears  appall . 
O    happy    saints!    forever    blest, 
In  that  dear  home   how   sweet  your  rest! 

The  saints  of  God!     Life's  voyage  o'er. 
Safe    landed    on    that    blissful    shore,      , 
No    stormy    tempests    now    they    dread. 
No   roaring   billows    lift   their    head: 
O  happy   saints!   forever  blest, 
In  that   calm   haven  of  your  rest! 

The   saints   of    God    their   vigil    keep. 

While  yet  their  mortal   bodies   sleep, 

Till    from    the    dust    they,    too,    shall    rise 

And  soar  triumphant  to  the  skies: 

O    happy    saints!    rejoice    and    sing: 

He  quickly   comes,   your   Lord   and   King! 

O  God  of  saints!  To  Thee  we  cry; 
O  Saviour!   plead  for  us  on  high; 
O   Holy  Ghost!  our  Guide  and   Friend, 
Grant  us  Thv  grace  till   life  shall   end; 
That  with  all  saints  our  rest  may  be 
In  that  bright   Paradise  with  Thee! 


I   heard  a  sound  of  voices 

Around   the   ereat   white  throne. 
With   harpers   harping   on   their   harps 

To   Him  that  sat  thereon: 
"Salvation,    glory,    honor!" 

I  heard  the  song  arise. 
As  through  the   courts  of  heaven   it  rolled 

In  wondrous  harmonies. 

From  every  clime  and  kindred. 

And  nations  from  afar. 
As   serried   ranks    returning   home 

In  triumph   from  a  war, 
I   heard  the   saints  upraising, 

The  myriad  hosts  among. 
In   praise   of   Him    Who   died   and   lives, 

Their    one    glad    triumph-song. 

I  saw  the  holy  city, 

The  New  Jerusalem, 
Come  down  from  heaven,  a  bride  adorned 

With  jewelled  diadem; 
The  flood  of  crystal  waters 

Flowed  down  the  golden   street; 
And    nations    brought    their    honors    there 

And   laid  them  at   her  feet. 

And  there  no  sun   was  needed. 

Nor  moon  to  shine  -by  night, 
God's  glory  did  enlighten  all 

The  Lamb  Himself,  the  light; 
And   there   His   servants   serve   Him, 

And,  life's  long  battle  o'er. 
Enthroned  with  Him,  their  Saviour,  King, 

They  reign  for  evermore. 

O  great  and  glorious  vision! 

The  Lamb  upon  His  throne; 
O   wondrous   sight  for  man  to   see! 

The   Saviour  with   His  own: 
To  drink  the  living  waters 

And  stand  upon  the   shore. 
Where    neither    sorrow,    sin    nor    death, 

Shall  ever  enter  more. 

O  Lamb  of  God  Who  reignest! 

Thou  Bright  and   Morning  Star, 
Whose   glory    lightens    that   new    earth 

Which  now  we  see  from  far! 
O  worthy  Judge  eternal! 

When  Thou  dost  bid  us  come, 
Then  open  wide  the   gates  of  pearl, 

And  call  Thv  serv'ants  home.    Amen. 


188 


Aspiration. 


Rise,    my   soul,   and   stretch   thy   wings, 

Thy  better   portion  trace; 
Rise  from  transitory  things, 

Toward    heav'n,    thy    destined    place. 
Sun  and  moon  and  stars  decay, 

Time    shall    soon    this    earth    remove; 
Rise,    my   soul,    and   haste   away 

To  seats  prepared  above. 

Cease,    my   soul,    O    cease   to    mourn! 

Press  onward  to   the  prize-, 
Soon  thy  Saviour  will  return. 

To  take  thee  to  the  skies: 
There   is  everlasting  peace. 

Rest,    enduring   rest,    in   heaven; 
There  will   sorrow  ever  cease,     ^ 

And  crowns   of  joy   be  given.    Amen. 


HOLLOND   Hymns. 


189 


Divine  Guidance. 


191 


Jesu,  my  Lord. 


Lead  us,   O   Father,   in  the  paths  of  peace; 
Without  Thy  guiding  hand  we  go  astray, 
And    doubts    appall,   and    sorrows    still    in- 
crease; 
Lead    us    through    Christ,    the    true    and 
living   away. 

Lead  us,   O   Father,  in  the  paths  of  truth; 
Unhelped    by    Thee,    in    error's    maze   we 
grope. 
While    passion    stains,    and    folly    dims    our 
youth, 
And    age    comes    on,    uncheered    by   faith 
and   hope. 

Lead  us,   O   Father,   in  the  paths  cf  right; 

Blindly  we  stumble  when  we  walk  alone. 
Involved  in  shadows  of  a  darksome  night, 

Only  with  Thee  we  journey  safely  on. 

Lead  us,   O   Father,   to  Thy  heavenly  rest. 
However  rough  and  steep  the  path  may 
be. 
Through  joy   or  sorrow,   as  Thou   deemest 
best, 
Until   our  lives   are   perfected   in   Thee. 

Amen. 


190     ^^^  ^^*y  °^  ^°^ 

Glorious    things    of    thee    are    spoken, 

Sion,    city   of   our    God; 
He,    Whose   word    cannot    be    broken. 

Formed    thee    for    His    own    abode: 
On   the    Rock    of   Ages    founded, 

What   can   shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With    salvation's  walls    surrounded. 

Thou   may'st   smile   at   all   thy   foes. 

See,   the   streams   of  living  waters 

Springing    from    eternal    love, 
Well   supply   thy   sons    and    daughters, 

And   all   fear    of   want    remove. 
Who    can   faint,    when    such   a    river 

Ever   will   their   thirst   assuage? 
Grace  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

Round    each    habitation    hovering, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering. 

Showing  that  the   Lord  is  near. 
Thus    deriving    from    their    banner. 

Light  by  night,   and  shade  by  day. 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna. 

Which  He  gives  them  when  they  pray. 

Blest   inhabitants   of   Sion, 

Washed    in    the    Redeemer's    blood! 
Jesus,    Whom   their  souls   rely   on, 

Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to  God. 
'Tis  His  love  His  people  raises 

Over  self  to  reign  as  kings: 
And   as   priests,    His   solemn   praises  , 

Each  for  a  thank-offering  brings. 

Amen. 


Jesu,   my  Lord,   my  God,   my  all. 
Hear  me,   blest   Saviour,   when   I   call; 
Hear  me,   and   from  Thy  dwelling  place 
Pour    down    the    riches    of   Thy    grace. 

Jesu,  my  Lord,  1  Thee  adore; 

O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  morel 

Jesu,   too   late   I   Thee   have   sought; 
How  can   I   love  Thee  as  I   ought? 
And   how   extol   Thy   matchless   fame, 
The  glorious  beauty  of  Thy   Name? 

Jesu,    my   Lord,   I   Thee  adore; 

O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  morel 

Jesu,    what    didst    Thou    find    in    me 
That  Thou   hast   dealt   so   lovingly? 
How  great  the  joy  that  Thou  hast  brought  1 
O      far  exceeding  hope  or  thought! 

Jesu,  my  Lord    I  Thee  adore; 

O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  morel 

Jesu,  of  Thee  shall  be  my  song; 

To  Thee   my  heart  and   soul   belong; 

All  that  I  am  or  have  is  Thine; 

And  Thou,  my  Saviour.  Thou  are  mine. 

Jesu,  my  Lord,  I  Thee  adore; 

O  make  me  love  Thee  more  and  more! 

Amen. 


192 


The  Courts  of  God. 


Pleasant    are    Thy    courts    above, 
In  the  land  of   light  and  love; 
Pleasant   are   Thy   courts   below. 
In  this  land  of   sin  and  woe. 
O  my  spirit  longs  and  faints 
For   the   converse   of   Thy   saints. 
For  the  brightness   of  Thy  face. 
For  Thy  fulness,  God  of  Grace. 

Happy  birds   that   sing  and   fly 

Round  Thy   altars,    O    Most   Highl 

Happier   souls   that   find   a  rest 

In  a  heavenly   Father's  breast! 

Like    the    wandering    dove,    that    found 

No   repose    on   earth   around. 

They  can  to  their  ark  repair. 

And   enjoy  it   ever  there. 

Happy  sou^s!    their  praises  flow 

Ever   in   this   vale   of   woe; 

W^aters  in  the  desert  rise. 

Manna  feeds  them  from  the   skies: 

On    they    go    from    strength    to    strength 

Till   they   reach   Thy   throne   at   length. 

At  Thy  feet  adoring  fall. 

Who    hast    led    them    safe    through    all. 

Lord,   be   mine   this   prize   to   win; 
Guide   me   through   a   world   of   sin; 
Keep    me    by    Thy    saving   grace; 
Give  me  at  Thy  side  a  place. 
Sun   and    Shield   alike   Thou   art; 
Guide   and    guard    my    erring   heart. 
Grace    and    glory    flow    from    Thee; 
Shower,    O    shower    them.    Lord    on    mel 

Amen. 


HOLLOND     HVMNS 


193  ^°^y'  ^°^y'  ^°^y'  ^°'^'^- 

Round  the  Lord  in  glory  seated 

Cherubim  and   Seraphim 
Filled   His   temple,   and   repeated 

Each  to  each  the  alternate  hymn: 
"Lord,   Thy   glory  fills  the  heaven, 

Earth  is  with  Thy  fulness  stored; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holv  Lord. 

Heaven  is  still   with  glory  ringing, 

Earth  takes  ud  the  angels'  cry, 
"Holy,   Holy,    Holy,"   singing, 

"Lord  of  Hosts,  the  Lord  most  High." 
With  His  seraph  train  before  Him 

With  His  Holy  Church  below, 
Thus  unite  we  to  adore  Him, 

Bid  we  thus  our  anthem  flow: 

"Lord,  Thy  glory  fills  the  heaven, 

Earth   is  with  Thy  fulness  stored; 
Unto  Thee  be  glory  given, 

Holy,   Holy,   Holy  Lord." 
Thus   Thy   glorious   Name   confessing. 

With   Thine  angel  hosts  we   cry 
"Holy,   Holy,    Holy,"   blessing 

Thee,  the  Lord  of  Hosts  most  high. 

Amen. 


194      ^^^  Heavenly  Race. 

Awake,    my    soul,    stretch   ev'ry   nerve. 

And  press   with  vigor  on; 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal. 

And   an   immortal   crown. 

A   cloud   of   witnesses   around 

Hold   thee   in   full   survey; 
Forget   the   steps  already  trod, 

And    onward    urge    thy    way. 

'Tis    God's    all-animating    voice 
That  calls  thee  from  on  high; 

'Tis   His   own   hand  presents   the   prize 
To    thine    uplifted    eye. 

Then   wake,   my   soul,    stretch   every   nerve. 

And  press  with  vigor  on; 
A  heavenly  race   demands   thy   zeal, 

And    an    immortal    crown. 


195 


Nature's  Praise. 


The  spacious  firmament  on  high. 

With  all  the  blue  ethereal   sky. 

And    spangl'd   heav'ns   a    shining  frame. 

Their  great   Original   proclaim. 

The  unwearied  sun  from  day  to  day, 

Does  his   Creator's  power  display. 

And   publishes  to   every  land 

The  work  of  an  Almighty  Hand. 

Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The   moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And   nightly   to   the   listening   earth 
Repeats   the   story  of  her  birth; 
Whilst  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn. 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm  the  tidings  as  they  roll. 
And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  this  dark  terrestrial  ball ; 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sound 
Amidst   their  radiant  orbs   be   found; 
In  reason'3   ear  they  all   rejoice. 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice; 
For  ever  singing,  as  they  shine, 
"The  Hand  that  made  us  is  divine." 

Amen. 


1QR     "^^^  Roseate  Hues  of 
^^^  Early  Dawn. 

The   roseate   hues   of   early   dawn. 

The  brightness  of  the  day. 
The  crimson  of  the  sunset  sky, 

How  fast  thev  fade  away! 
Oh,  for  the  oearlv  gates  of  heav'n! 

Oh,   for  the  golden  floor! 
Oh,  for  the  Sun  of  Righteousness 

That  setteth  never  more. 

The   highest   hopes    we    cherish    here. 

How  fast  thev  tire  and  faint! 
How  many  a  spot  defiles  the  robe 

That   wraps  an   earthly  saint! 
Oh,   for  a  heart  that   never  sins! 

A  for  a  soul  washed  white! 
Oh,  for  a  voice  to  praise  our  King  I 

Nor  weary  day  nor  night! 

Here  faith  is  ours,  and  heavenly  hope. 

And  grace  to  lead  us  higher; 
But  there  are  perfectness,  and  peace, 

Beyond  our  best  desire. 
Oh,   by  Tliy  love  and  anguish.   Lord, 

And   by  Thy  life  laid  down. 
Grant  that   we  fall  not  from  Thy  grace. 

Nor  cast  away  our  crown!  Amen. 


HOLIvOND     HYIVINS. 


1  Q^y  Christ  the  Lord. 

O    come,    all    ye    faithful,    joyful    and    tri- 
umphant, 
O  come  ye,   O  come  ye,   to  Bethlehem; 
Come  and  behold   Him  born,   the  King  of 

Angels;  • 

O  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  O  come,  let  us 

adore    Him, 
O    come,    let    us    adore    Him,    Christ,    the 
Lord. 

God    of    God,    Light    of    Light; 

Lo!    He  abhors   not  the   \irgin's  womb; 

Very   God,    begotten,    not   created; 

O    come,    let    us    adore    Him,    O    come    let 

us  adore   Him, 
O    come,    let    us    adore    Him,    Christ,    the 

Lord. 

Sing,   choirs  ot  Angels,   sing  in  exultation. 
Sing,   all   ye   citizens    of   heav'n   above; 
Glory   to   God   in   the   highest; 
O    come,    let    us   adore    Him,    O    come,    let 

us    adore    Him, 
O    come    let    us    adore    Him,    Christ,    the 

Lord. 

Yea,  Lord,  we  greet  Thee,  born  this 
happy    morning, 

Jesus,  to  Thee  be  glory  given; 

Word  of  the  Father,  now  in  flesh  appear- 
ing. 

O  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  O  come  let  us 
adore    Him, 

O  come,  let  us  adore  Him,  Christ,  the 
Lord. 


198 


Praise  to  God. 


Praise   to   God.    immortal   praise, 
For  the  love  that  crowns  our  days; 
Bounteous   source  of  ev'ry  joy, 
Let  Thy  praise  our  tongues  employ: 
All  to  Thee,   our   God,   we  owe. 
Source   whence   all    our   blessings   flow. 

All  the  plcntv  surnmer  pours; 
Autumn's    rich    o'erflowing    stores; 
Flocks  that  whiten  all  the  plain; 
Yellow    sheaves   of   ripened    grain: 
Lord,    for   these    our    souls    shall    raise 
Grateful    vows    and    solemn    praise. 

Peace,    prosperity,    and    health. 
Private   bliss,    and    public   wealth. 
Knowledge   with   its   gladdening   streams, 
Pure    religion's    holier    beams: 
Lord,    for^  these   our   souls   shall    raise 
Grateful  vows   and  solemn  praise. 

As   Thy   prospering   hand   hath   blest, 
May  we  give  Thee  of  our  best; 
And    by    deeds    of   kindly    love 
For    Thy    mercies    grateful    prove; 
Singing  thus   through   all   our   days, 
Praise  to    God,    immortal   praise. 

Amen. 


1  QQ    Lord  God,  we  Worship 

Lord    God,    we    worship    Theel 

In    loud    and    happy    chorus 
We   praise   Thy  love  and  power, 

Whose    goodness    reigneth   o'er   us. 
To  heaven  our  song  shall  soar, 

Forever  shall  it  be 
Resounding  o'er  and  o'er. 

Lord   God.   we   worship  Thee. 

Lord   God,  we  worship  Thee! 

For  Thou  our  land  defendest; 
Thou    pourest    down    Thy   grace. 
And  strife  and  war  Thou  endest. 
Since    golden    peace,    O    Lord, 

Thou    grantest    us    to    see. 
Our   land,   with   one   accord, 
Lord  God,  gives  thanks  to  Theel 

Lord  God,   we  worship  Thee! 

Thou   didst   indeed   chastise   us. 
Yet    still    Thy    anger    spares, 
And  still  Thy  mercy  tries  us: 
Once   more   our   Father's   hand 

Doth   bid   our   sorrows   flee, 
And    peace    rejoice    our   land: 
Lord    God,    we   worship    Thee! 


200 


Service. 


Come,   my  soul,   thou  must  be  waking. 
Now  is  breaking 

O'er  the  earth  another  day; 
Come  to   Him  who  made  this  splendor, 
See   thou   render 

All  thy  feeble  strength   can  pay. 

Pray  that   He   may  prosper  ever 
Each   endeavor. 

\^'hen  thine  aim  is  good  and  true; 
But  that   He  may  ever  thwart  thee, 
And    convert    thee. 

When   thou   evil   would'st   pursue. 

Think  that  He  thy  ways  beholdeth; 
Pie  unfoldeth 

Every  fault  that  lurks  within; 
He    the    hidden    shame    glossed    over 
Can     discover, 

And  discern  each  deed  of  sin. 


Mayest  thou  on  life's  last  morrow, 
Free  from   sorrow, 

Pass  av/ay  in   slumber  sweet; 
And,    released    from    death's    dark    sadness, 
Rise   in  gladness, 

That  far  brighter  Sun  to  greet. 


Only   God's   free   gifts  abuse   not, 
Light    refuse    not. 

But    His    Spirit's    voice    obey; 
Thou   with   Him   shalt   dwell,    beholding 
Light    enfolding 

All   things    in   unclouded   day. 


HOLLOND   Hymns, 


201 


Prayer  for  Peace. 


God     the    All-Merciful!      earth      hath    for- 
saken J    ^, 
Thy    ways    of    blessedness,    slighted    Thy 
Word; 
Bid  not  Thy  wrath   in   its  terrors  awaken; 
Give   to   us   peace   in   our  time,    O    Lord. 


God    the    All-Righteous    One!     man     hath 
defied    Thee; 
Yet  to   eternity   standeth   Thy   Word, 
Falsehood    and    wrong    shall    not    tarry    be- 
side  Thee; 
Give  to  us  peace  in  our  time,   O   Lord. 


God    the    All-wise!     by     the     fire     of    Thy 
chastening, 
Earth    shall    to    freedom    and    truth    be 
restored ; 
Through  the  thick  darkness  Thy  kingdom 
is    hastening; 
Thou    wilt    give    peace    in    Thy    time,    O 
Lord. 


So    will    Thy    people,    with    thankful    devo- 
tion, 
Praise   Him  Who   saved  them  from  peril 
and  sword. 
Shouting  in   chorus  from  ocean  to  ocean, 
Peace   to   the   nations,    and   praise  to  the 
Lord. 


On*^    Christ  above  all  Glory 
^^'^  Seated. 

Christ,    above    all    glory    seated 
King    eternal,    strong    to    savel 

Dving,    Thou    hast    death    defeated, 
Juried,  Thou  hast  spoiled  the  grave. 


Thou   art   gone,   where   now   is   given 
What  no  mortal  might  could  gain, 

On  the  eternal  throne  of  heaven 
In    Thy    Father's    power   to    reign. 


There  Thy  kingdoms  all  adore  Thee, 
Heaven    above   and    earth    below; 

While  the  depths  of  hell  before  Thee 
Trembling    and    defeated    bow. 


We,    O    Lord,    with    hearts    adoring, 

Follow  Thee  above  the  sky; 
Hear  our   prayers.   Thy  grace   imploring. 

Lift  our  souls  to  Thee  on  high; 


So,  when  Thou  again  in  glory 
On  the  clouds  of  heaven  shalt  shine. 

We  Thy  flock  may  stand  before  Thee, 
Owned   forevcrmore   as   Thine. 


Hail!    all   hail!     In   Thee   confiding, 
Jesu,    Thee   shall   all   adore. 

In  Thy  Father's  might  abiding 
With   one  spirit   evermore! 


202 


For  Those  at  Sea. 


204 


Daily  Mercies. 


Eternal    Father!    strong   to    save, 
Whose  arm  hath  bound  the  restless  wave. 
Who  bidd'st  the  mighty  ocean  deep 
Its    own    appointed    limJts    keep: 
O  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee, 
For  those   in   peril   on   the   sea. 


Every  morning  mercies  new 
Fall    as    fresh    as    morning    dew; 
Every   morning   let  us   pay 
Tribute   with   the   early   day; 
For  Thy  mercies.    Lord,  are  sure; 
Thy    compassion    doth    endure. 


O   Christ!   Whose  voice  the  waters  heard 
And   hushed   their  raging  at  Thy  word. 
Who  walked'st  on  the  foaming  deep. 
And   calm   amid    its   rage    did'st    sleep: 
O   hear  us  when   we   cry  to  Thee, 
For  those   in   peril   on   the   sea! 


Still   the   greatness  of  Thy   love 
Daily   doth   our   sins   remove; 
Daily,    far   as    east    from    west. 
Lifts   the   burden   from   the   breast; 
Gives   unbought,    to   those   who   pray. 
Strength  to   stand   in  evil   daj'. 


Most   Holy   Spirit!    Who   did'st   brood 
Upon    the   chaos    dark    and   rude. 
And  bid   its  angry  tumult  cease. 
And    give,    for    wild    confusion,    peace; 
O  hear  us  when  we  cry  to  Thee, 
For  those   in   peril   on  the   sea! 


Let  our   prayers   each   morn   prevail. 
That  these  gifts  may  never  fail; 
And,    as   we   confess   the    sin 
And  the  tempter's  power  within. 
Feed  us  with   the   Bread   of   Life; 
Fit   us   for   our   daily    strife. 


O  Trinity  of  love  and  power! 

Our  brethren   shield   in   danger's  hour; 

From  rock  and  tempest,   fire  and  foe, 

Protect    them    whersoe'er    they    go; 
Thus    evermore    shall    rise    to    Thee 
Glad  hymns  of  praise  from  land  and  sea. 


As  the  morning  light  returns. 

As   the    sun   with    splendor   burns, 

Teach  us  still  to  turn  to  Thee, 

Ever   blessed   Trinity, 

With   our  hands   our  hearts   to   raise, 

In  unfailing  prayer  and   praise. 


HOT^T.ONn     HVMNS 


OnR        One  with  God  the 
^^^  Father. 


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Christ  the  Sure 
Foundation. 


O   one   with    God   the   Father 

In    majesty    and     might. 
The    brightness    of    His    glory, 

I'^crnal    Light    of    Light; 
O'er  this  our  home  of  darkness 

Thy   rays   arc   streaming   now; 
The    shadows    flee    before    Thee. 

The   world's   true   Light  art   Thou. 


Yet,   Lord,   we  see   but  darkly; 

O   heavenly    Light,   arise! 
Dispel   these   mists   that    shroud   us. 

And   hide   Thee   from   our   eyes! 
We   long  to   track  the   footprints 

That   Thou   Thvself   hast  trod: 
We  long  to  see  the  pathway 

That    leads    to    Thee,    our    God. 


O    Jesu,    shine    around    us 

With   radiance   of   Thy   grace; 
()  Jesu,   turn  upon  us 

The  brightness  of  Thy  face. 
We  need  no  star  to  guide  us, 

i\s   on  our  way   we   press, 
If   Thou   Thy    light   vouchsafest, 

O   Sun   of   Righteousness. 


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Jesus  Lives. 


Christ  is  made  the  sate  fnundalion, 
Christ  the  Head  and  Cornerstone, 

Chosen  of  the  Lord,  and  precious, 
Ihnding  all  the  Ciiiirch  in  one  : 

Holy  Sion  s  help  forever, 
And  her  conlidcnce  alone. 


All  that  dedicated  city, 

Dearly  loved  of  God  on  hiL;h, 
In  exultant  jiihilaiion 

Pours  perpetual  melody; 
God  the  One  in  Three  adoring 

In  glad  hymns  eternally. 


To  this  temple,  where  we  call  Thee, 
Come,  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  to-day  : 

With  Thy  wonted  loving  kindness. 
Hear  Thy  servants  as  they  pray  ; 

And  Thy  fullest  benediction 
Shed  within  its  walls  alwav. 


Here    vouchsafe    to    all    Thy    servants 
What    they    ask    of    Thee    to    gain, 

What   they   gain   from   Thee,   for  eV^r 
With  the  blessed  to  retain, 

And    hereafter    in    Thy    glory 
Evermore   with    Thee   to   reign.    Amer 


Jesus  lives!   thy  terrors  now 
Can   no   longer,    death,    appall  us; 

Jesus   lives!    by   this   we   know 
Thou,    O    Grave,   canst   not   enthrall  us. 

Alleluia! 


Jesus   lives!    henceforth    is   death 
But  the  gate  of  life  immortal; 

This   shall    calm    our  trembling   breath, 
When   we   pass    its   gloomy   portal. 

Alleluia! 


Jesus   lives !    for   us    He   died ; 

Then,   alone  to   Jesus   living. 
Pure    in    heart    may    we    abide. 

Glory   to    our    Saviour    giving. 


Alleluia! 


Jesus   lives!   our   hearts   know   well 

Naught   from   us    His   love   shall    sever; 

Life,    nor  death,   nor  powers  of  hell 
Tear  us  from   His  keeping  ever. 

Alleluia ! 


Jesus    lives!    to    Him   the    throne 

Over  ?11   the  world   is   given: 
May  we   go   where   He   has   gone, 

Rest   and   reign   with    Him    in   heaven. 

Alleluia! 


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Christ  Whose  Glory 
Fills  the  Skies. 


Christ,  Whose  glory  lills  the  skie^. 

Christ,  the  true,  the  only  Light, 
Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise  ! 

Triumph  o'er  the  shades  of  night  ; 
Day-spring  from  on  high,  be  near  : 

Day-star,  in  my  heart  appear.     .\men. 


Dark  and  cheerless  is  the  morn 
Unaccompanied  by  Thee ; 

Joyless  is  the  day's  return, 

Till  Thy  mercy's  beams  I  sec  ; 

Till  Thou  inward  light  impart, 
Glad  mv  eves,  and  warm  my  he 


Visit  then  this  soul  of  mine  ! 

Pierce  the  gloom  of  sin  and  grie 
Fill  me,  Radiancy  Divine; 

Scatter  all  my  unbelief; 
More  and  more  Thvself  display. 

Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 


HOIvLOND     HYi\4NS. 


209    ^°  Forward,  Christian 
Soldier. 

Go  forward.  Christian  soldier, 

Beneath  His  banner  true, 
The  Ivord  Himself,  thy  leader, 

Shall  all  thy  foes,  subdue. 
His  love  foretells  thy  trials  ; 

He  knows  thine  hourly  need 
He  can  with  bread  of  Heaven 

Thy  fainting  spirit  feed. 

Go  forward.  Christian  soldier  ! 

Fear  not  the  secret  foe  ; 
Far  more  o'er  thee  are  watching 

Than  human  eyes  can  know . 
Trust  only  Christ,  thy  Captain  : 

Cease  not  to  watch  and  pray  ; 
Heed  not  the  treacherous  voices 

That  lure  thy  soul  astray. 

Go   orward.  Christian  Soldier  ! 

Nor  dream  of  peaceful  rest. 
Till  Satan's  host  is  vanquished 
And  heaven  is  all  possessed ; 

Till  Christ  Himself  shall  call  thee 

To  lay  thine  armor  by, 
And  wear  in  endless  glory 

The  crown  of  victory. 

Go  orward.  Christian  soldier  ! 

Fear  not  the  gathering  night  : 
The  Lord  has  been  thy  shelter  ; 

The  Lord  will  be  thy  light. 
When  mom  His  face  revealeth. 

Thy  dangers  are  all  past : 
()  pray  that  faith  and  virtue 

Alay  keep  thee  to  the  last ! 


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Amen. 


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Ride  on  in  Majesty. 


Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 

Hark  !  all  the  tribes  Hosanna  cry  ; 

O  Saviour  meek,  pursue  Thy  road 

With  palms  and  scatter'd  garments  strow'd. 

Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 

In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die  : 

O  Christ,  Thy  triumphs  now  begin 

O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 

Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 

The  angel  armies  of  the  sky 

Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering  eyes 

To  see  the  approaching  sacrifice. 

Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 
Thy  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh  ; 
The  Father  on  His  sapphire  throne 
Expects  His  own  anointed  Son. 

Ride  on  !  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 

In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die  ; 

How  Thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain. 

Then  take,  O  God,  Thy  power,  and  reign. 

Anieii 


Evening. 

The  sun  is  sinking  fast. 
The  daylight  dies  ; 

Let  love  awake,  and  pay 
Her  evening  sacrifice. 

As  Christ  upon  the  Cross 
His  head  inclined. 

And  to  His  Father's  hands 
His  parting  soul  resigned 

So  now  herself  my  soul 
Would  wholly  give 

Into  His  sacred  charge. 

In  Whom  all  spirits  live 

So  now  beneath  His  eye 
Would  calmly  rest, 

Without  a  wish  or  thought 
Abiding  in  the  breast  ; 

Save  that  His  wiil  be  done, 

Whate'er  betide; 
Dead  to  herself,  and  dead 

In  Him  to  all  beside. 

Thus  would  I  live  :  yet  now 

Not  I,  but  He. 
In  all  His  power  and  lo\e. 

Henceforth  alive  in  me. 

One  sacred  Trinity, 

One  I^rd  divine, 
May  I  be  ever  His, 

And  He  forever  mine. 


Amen. 


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Come,  O  Come,  Emmanuel. 


O  come,  O  come,  Emmanuel, 

And  ransom  captive  Israel, 

That  mourns  in  lonely  e.xile  here. 

Until  the  Son  of  God  appear. 

Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel  ! 

O  come.  Thou  Rod  of  Jesse,    ree 
Thine  own  from  Satan's  tyranny; 
From  depths  of  hell  Thy  people  save. 
And  give  them  victory  o'er  the  grave. 
Rejoice  !   Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel  ! 

O  come.  Thou  Day-Spring,  come  and  cheer 
Our  spirits  by  Thine  Advent  here  ; 
Disperse  the  gloomy  clouds  of  night. 
And  death's  dark  shadows  put  to  flight. 
Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel  ! 

O  come,  Thou  Key  of  David,  come. 
And  open  wide  our  heavenly  home  : 
Make  safe  the  way  that  leads  on  high. 
And  close  the  path  to  misery. 

Rejoice  !  Rejoice  !  Emmanuel 
Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel  ! 

O  come,  O  come.  Thou  Lord  of  might ! 
Who  to  Thy  tribes,  on  Sinai's  height. 
In  ancient  times  didst  give  the  law. 
In  cloud,  and  majesty,  and  awe. 

Rejoice  !   Rejoice  !  Fmmanuel 

Shall  come  to  thee,  O  Israel ! 


OUT  FROM  THE  DEPTHS  OF  THE 
STARRY  SKY. 

R.    LOWRY. 

Out  from  the  depths  of  the  starry  sky — 
Glory  to  God  in  the  highest  ! 
Over  the  plains  where  the  night  winds  sigh, 
There  comes  forth  a  flood  of  song  ; 
Sweet  is  the  word  that  the  angels  bring — 
Glory  to  God  in  the  highest  ! 
Sweet  is  the  music  the  angels  sing, 
Let  earth  the  notes  prolong. 

Refrain  .- — 

Glory,  sing  Glory,  sing  Glory  in  the  highest  ! 
Glory,  sing  Glory,  sing  Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 

Shepherds  of  Judah  in  wonder  gaze — 

Glory  to  God  in  the  highest  ! 

Never  the  world  heard  a  song  of  praise 

Like  that  when  the  Lord  was  born  ; 

"  Peace  on  the  earth,  unto  men  good-will. 

Glory  to  God  in  the  highest !" 

This  was  the  song,  and  they  sing  it  still, 

Song  of  the  Advent  morn. 

Take  up  the  song  that  the  angels  sang — 

Glory  to  God  in  the  highest  ! 

Send  it  abroad  as  its  echo  rang 

That  night  over  hill  and  plain  ; 

Sing  till  the  song  o'er  the  earth  shall  roll — 

Glory  to  God  in  the  highest. ! 

Sing  loud  and  long  till  the  farthest  soul 

Catches  the  glad  refrain. 


